William Judson was drafted No. 208 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1981 NFL Draft out of South Carolina State. 115 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #208
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 115
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 377th at South Carolina State
The pick
How William Judson came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
115 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Games played
- 115
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 377th among South Carolina State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 37100% of career value
- Final season
- 19898 years after the draft
Around pick 208
Who came off the board on either side of William Judson.
Rutgers
Rice
South Carolina State in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from South Carolina State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
South Carolina State
#119
Barney Bussey
DB · CIN · 1984
South Carolina State
#142
Cobie Durant
DB · LAR · 2022
South Carolina State
#224
Phillip Adams
DB · SF · 2010
South Carolina State
#130
Christian Thompson
DB · BAL · 2012
South Carolina State
#161
Tom Tutson
DB · MIA · 1982
South Carolina State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
William Judson in the 1981 NFL Draft
William Judson is a Defensive back out of South Carolina State selected No. 208 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1981 NFL Draft. 115 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value South Carolina State has produced 34 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 William Judson drafted?
William Judson was selected No. 208 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/william-judson.
What college did William Judson play for?
William Judson played college football at South Carolina State in the MEAC. See every South Carolina State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-carolina-state-bulldogs.
How did William Judson's NFL career turn out?
115 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/william-judson.