Brian Williams was drafted No. 320 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Southern. 1 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #320
- Round
- 12
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 1
The pick
How Brian Williams came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Southern
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
1 regular-season games
- Games played
- 1
- Final season
- 19821 years after the draft
Around pick 320
Who came off the board on either side of Brian Williams.
South Carolina State
Utah State
Wyoming
Tennessee State
Southern in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Southern
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Brian Williams
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
NC State
USC
Minnesota
Central Michigan
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brian Williams in the 1981 NFL Draft
Brian Williams is a Tight end out of Southern selected No. 320 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1981 NFL Draft. 1 regular-season games Southern has produced 23 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 Brian Williams drafted?
Brian Williams was selected No. 320 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/brian-williams.
What college did Brian Williams play for?
Brian Williams played college football at Southern in the SWAC. See every Southern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/southern-jaguars.
How did Brian Williams's NFL career turn out?
1 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/brian-williams.