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16. John Williams

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16. John Williams

John Williams was a star Fullback at the University of Florida, and he did well on the pro ranks when he was taken with Seattle’s First Round (15th Overall) Pick in the 1986 Draft. 

Williams would never have 1,000 Yards rushing in a season, but as a dual-threat back, he did have four straight 1,000 Yards from Scrimmage years (1988-91), with the latter two years earning a Pro Bowl spot.  In that four-year run, he was in the top ten in Receptions three times and was also a three-time top-ten finisher in Yards from Scrimmage. 

The Fullback stayed with Seattle until 1993, where he would join the Steelers and help them win the Super Bowl.  As a Seahawk, Williams accumulated 8,730 Yards from Scrimmage with 33 Touchdowns.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Fullback
  • Acquired: Selected in the 1st Round, 15th Overall in the NFL Draft 4/29/86.
  • Departed: Signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers before the 1994 Season.
  • Games Played: 123
  • Notable Statistics:

    114 Games Started
    1,148 Rushing Attempts
    4,579 Rushing Yards
    17 Rushing Touchdowns
    471 Receptions
    4,151 Receiving Yards
    16 Receiving Touchdowns
    0 Pass Completions
    1 Pass Attempt
    71 Approximate Value

    2 Playoff Games
    14 Rushing Attempts
    37 Rushing Yards
    13 Receptions
    142 Receiving Yards
    1 Receiving Touchdown
    0 Pass Completions
    1 Pass Attempt

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Pro Bowl (1990 & 1991)
    All-Rookie (1986)

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