Donnie Williams (American football)
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| Position: | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | March 12, 1948 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Pinkston (Dallas) |
| College: | Prairie View A&M (1966–1969) |
| NFL draft: | 1970 / round: 2 / pick: 35 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Charles Donell "Donnie" Williams (born March 12, 1948) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for one season with the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Rams in the second round of the 1970 NFL draft. He played college football for the Prairie View A&M Panthers of Prairie View A&M College of Texas.
Early life and college
[edit]Charles Donell Williams was born on March 12, 1948, in Dallas, Texas.[1] He attended L. G. Pinkston High School in Dallas, Texas.[2]
He was a member of the Prairie View A&M Panthers of Prairie View A&M College of Texas from 1966 to 1969.[2]
Professional career
[edit]Williams was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round, with the 35th overall pick, of the 1970 NFL draft.[1] He signed with the team on March 9.[3] He played in five games for the Rams during the 1970 season and caught one pass for nine yards.[1]
On August 16, 1971, Williams was traded to the New Orleans Saints for Gene Howard and Clovis Swinney.[4] On October 13, 1971, it was reported that Williams had been signed by the Kansas City Chiefs after he had requested his release from the Saints' taxi squad.[5]
Williams signed with the Washington Redskins in 1973.[6] On August 17, 1973, it was reported that he had been waived by the Reskins.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Donnie Williams". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ a b "Donnie Williams". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ "Transactions". ProSportsTransactions.com. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ "Saints Unload QB Jim Ward". The Greenwood Commonwealth. Associated Press. August 17, 1971. p. 9. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ "Transactions". The Record. October 13, 1971. pp. D7. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ "Donnie Williams NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ "Transactions". The Record. August 17, 1973. p. 42. Retrieved January 13, 2025.