Dave Williams was born in Minden, Louisiana, and came out of Homer High School in Homer, Louisiana. From there his career ran through college football at Colorado and the 1976 NFL Draft, where the Dallas Cowboys took him in the seventh round.
He was selected in the 7th round (No. 208 overall) of the 1976 NFL Draft. His professional career included 4 teams: Dallas Cowboys, Calgary Stampeders, San Francisco 49ers and Chicago Bears.
Career highlights
- Second-team All-Big Eight (1975)
Honors as listed in Dave Williams's Wikipedia profile.
Pro career
- Dallas Cowboys (1976)
- Calgary Stampeders (1976)
- San Francisco 49ers (1977–1978)
- Chicago Bears (1979–1981)
Teams as listed in the sources below, including practice-squad and offseason stints.
Questions about this player
What high school did Dave Williams go to?
Dave Williams played high school football at Homer High School in Homer, Louisiana (Claiborne Parish).
Is Dave Williams from Shreveport?
Dave Williams played high school football in the Shreveport–Bossier area, at Homer High School in Homer; he was born in Minden, Louisiana.
Where did Dave Williams play college football?
Dave Williams played college football at Colorado.
When was Dave Williams drafted?
Dave Williams was drafted in the 7th round, No. 208 overall, of the 1976 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys.
What pro teams did Dave Williams play for?
Dave Williams's pro teams include Dallas Cowboys, Calgary Stampeders, San Francisco 49ers and Chicago Bears.
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