Greg Williams (safety)

Gregory Williams (born August 1, 1959) is an American former professional football safety in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Mississippi State University.

Greg Williams

No. 47
Position:	Safety
Personal information
Born:	(1959-08-01) August 1, 1959 (age 66) Greenville, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:	Greenville (MS) Christian
College:	Mississippi State
NFL draft:	1982: undrafted
Career history
Washington Redskins (1982–1985)
Career highlights and awards
Super Bowl champion (XVII)
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 57 Interceptions: 2 Fumbles recovered: 6 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

Williams was born in Greenville, Mississippi, where he attended and high school football at Greenville Christian School. He then attended and played college football at Mississippi Delta Junior College, before transferring to Mississippi State University in 1979.^[1]

Professional career

Williams was signed by the Washington Redskins in 1982 and won Super Bowl XVII with the Redskins that same year.