Ray Williams was drafted No. 307 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Washington State. 6 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #307
- Round
- 12
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 6
- Career AV
- 353rd at Washington State
The pick
How Ray Williams came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
6 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 353rd among Washington State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3100% of career value
- Final season
- 19800 years after the draft
Around pick 307
Who came off the board on either side of Ray Williams.
Baylor
Texas
Vanderbilt
Washington State in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Washington State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Washington State · 2× Pro Bowl
#20
Steve Broussard
RB · ATL · 1990
Washington State
#145
Jerome Harrison
RB · CLE · 2006
Washington State
#261
Junior Tautalatasi
RB · PHI · 1986
Washington State
#171
Kerry Porter
RB · BUF · 1987
Washington State
#230
Samoa Samoa
RB · CIN · 1981
Washington State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ray Williams in the 1980 NFL Draft
Ray Williams is a Running back out of Washington State selected No. 307 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1980 NFL Draft. 6 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Washington State has produced 96 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ray Williams drafted?
Ray Williams was selected No. 307 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/ray-williams.
What college did Ray Williams play for?
Ray Williams played college football at Washington State in the Pac-12. See every Washington State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-state-cougars.
How did Ray Williams's NFL career turn out?
6 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/ray-williams.