Derwin Williams

American football player (born 1961)
American football player
Derwin Williams
No. 82
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1961-05-06) May 6, 1961 (age 63)
Brownwood, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:Brownwood (TX)
College:New Mexico
NFL draft:1984 / Round: 7 / Pick: 192
Career history
  • New England Patriots (1985–1987)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:14
Receiving yards:228
Receiving touchdowns:0

Derwin Dawayne Williams (born May 6, 1961) is a former wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Patriots from 1985 through 1987.

After his retirement, Williams became a resident of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, he also began working as a football official and currently works for Conference USA football games. When his son, Mason Williams, became a prospect in baseball, the Williams family moved to Winter Garden, Florida, where Mason could play baseball all year, to increase his chances of receiving a college scholarship.[1] Mason Williams was drafted in the 4th round of the MLB draft and currently plays for the New York Mets.

References

  1. ^ McGair, Brendan (June 16, 2012). "The son becomes the father: Derwin and Mason Williams". The Call. Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Retrieved June 12, 2015.
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New England Patriots 1984 NFL draft selections
  • Irving Fryar
  • Ed Williams
  • Jon Williams
  • Paul Fairchild
  • Ernest Gibson
  • Bruce Kallmeyer
  • Derwin Williams
  • James Keyton
  • Scott Bolzan
  • Dave Windham
  • Charlie Flager
  • Harper Howell


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