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1981 NFL Draft · Rd 6 · #158 overall

William Daniels Alabama State Draft

William Daniels was drafted No. 158 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Alabama State. No regular-season snaps on record.

Overall pick
#158
Round
6
Draft class
1981

The pick

How William Daniels came off the board in 1981.

Drafted by

Los Angeles Rams

Rd 6 · #158 overall · NFC West

Full 1981 draft class (332 picks)
Position
Defensive tackle DT
College
Alabama State SWAC at the draft
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

No regular-season snaps on record.

No regular-season career on record yet.

Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.

See the rest of the 1981 class

Around pick 158

Who came off the board on either side of William Daniels.

#156 Bryan Hinkle LB · PIT Oregon #157 Ron Wooten G · NE North Carolina #159 Bill Kay DB · TEN Purdue #160 Ron Simmons DT · CLE Florida State

Alabama State in the 1981 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#46 Curtis Green DE · DET Alabama State

Other DT picks from Alabama State

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#230 Zack Barnes DT · LAC · 1984 Alabama State

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

William Daniels in the 1981 NFL Draft

William Daniels is a Defensive tackle out of Alabama State selected No. 158 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1981 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Alabama State has produced 15 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was William Daniels drafted?

William Daniels was selected No. 158 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/william-daniels.

What college did William Daniels play for?

William Daniels played college football at Alabama State in the SWAC. See every Alabama State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-state-hornets.

How did William Daniels's NFL career turn out?

No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/william-daniels.