Chris Williams was drafted No. 49 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1981 NFL Draft out of LSU. 21 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #49
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 21
- Career AV
- 5139th at LSU
The pick
How Chris Williams came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
LSU
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
21 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value
- Games played
- 21
- Career approximate value
- 5139th among LSU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5100% of career value
- Final season
- 19832 years after the draft
Around pick 49
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Williams.
East Carolina · 1× Pro Bowl
Villanova · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Auburn
Pittsburgh · Hall of Fame · 6× Pro Bowl
LSU in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from LSU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Patrick Peterson
DB · ARI · 2011
LSU · 3× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
#69
Tyrann Mathieu
DB · ARI · 2013
LSU · 3× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#44
Tory James
DB · DEN · 1996
LSU · 1× Pro Bowl
#6
LaRon Landry
DB · WAS · 2007
LSU · 1× Pro Bowl
#18
Eric Reid
DB · SF · 2013
LSU · 1× Pro Bowl
#205
Eugene Daniel
DB · IND · 1984
LSU
Other players named Chris Williams
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Vanderbilt
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Williams in the 1981 NFL Draft
Chris Williams is a Defensive back out of LSU selected No. 49 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1981 NFL Draft. 21 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value LSU has produced 244 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 Chris Williams drafted?
Chris Williams was selected No. 49 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/chris-williams.
What college did Chris Williams play for?
Chris Williams played college football at LSU in the SEC. See every LSU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/lsu-tigers.
How did Chris Williams's NFL career turn out?
21 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/chris-williams.