WR · Detroit Lions
James Williams
Age 48 · 178 cm (5'10") · 84 kg · Born Mar 6, 1978 · Marshall; Hinds CC
NFL career
2000
debut year
2003
last season
4
seasons
#16
jersey
College: Marshall; Hinds CC
1982 NFL Draft
Rd 11
round
#290
overall pick
STL
drafted by
Career stats
Regular-season totals from 2000 to 2002 · 24 games.
Receiving
410yards
1touchdowns
29receptions
14.1YPC avg
Stats by season
3 regular-season campaigns tracked.
Receiving
| Year | Team | G | Rec | Targets | Yards | Avg | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Seattle Seahawks | 8 | 8 | 16 | 99 | 12.4 | 0 |
| 2001 | Seattle Seahawks | 6 | 12 | 17 | 212 | 17.7 | 1 |
| 2002 | Seattle Seahawks | 10 | 9 | 20 | 99 | 11.0 | 0 |
Games during career · Detroit Lions
Most recent results for the franchise while James Williams was on the roster (1999+ play-by-play coverage).
W
L
L
L
W
L
L
W
30–20 vs Rams
2003-17 · Dec 28, 2003 · REGULAR
L
14–20 @ Panthers
2003-16 · Dec 21, 2003 · REGULAR
L
17–45 @ Chiefs
2003-15 · Dec 14, 2003 · REGULAR
L
7–14 vs Chargers
2003-14 · Dec 7, 2003 · REGULAR
W
22–14 vs Packers
2003-13 · Nov 27, 2003 · REGULAR
L
14–24 @ Vikings
2003-12 · Nov 23, 2003 · REGULAR
L
14–35 @ Seahawks
2003-11 · Nov 16, 2003 · REGULAR
W
12–10 vs Bears
2003-10 · Nov 9, 2003 · REGULAR
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Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Retired
External profiles
Marshall alumni in the NFL
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1982 NFL Draft · Round 11 class
Other players selected in the same round.
#280
#292
Lamont Meacham
DB · BAL
#281
Dan Miller
WAS
#282
Steve Michuta
CLE
#283
#284
Guy Boliaux
CHI
Sam Clancy
DT · SEA
#285
#286
Ricky Coffman
RAM
Curtis Rouse
OT · MIN
#287
Jim Campbell
HOU
#288
Jeff Keller
ATL
#289
#291
Willie Turner
RAI
Bob Holly
QB · WAS
#292
Edward Lee
WR · DET
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Other WRs who debuted within five seasons of James Williams.
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Debut 2000 · #18 · Cowboys
Bobby Brown
Debut 2000 · #89 · Browns
Bryan Gilmore
Debut 2000 · #81 · 49ers
Chad Mackey
Debut 2000 · #17 · Bears
Chafie Fields
Debut 2000 · #85 · Broncos
Charles Lee
Debut 2000 · #82 · Cardinals