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Brooks Williams is a former tight end out of North Carolina, selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 199th overall pick (round 8) in the 1978 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bears and New England Patriots.
Draft Details
Brooks Williams Career Stats
Career Totals
| Receptions | Receiving yards | Receiving touchdowns |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | 455 | 2 |
Career History
- New Orleans Saints (1978–1981)
- Chicago Bears (1981-1982)
- New England Patriots (1983)
Born: Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. · Height: 6-4
Draft Class Context
Brooks Williams was the 11th of 14 TEs selected in the 1978 draft. The 199th overall pick has been used 43 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Tom Brady in 2000, who played 383 games. North Carolina had 2 players drafted in 1978, including Dee Hardison. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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