Jimmy Williams was drafted No. 15 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 152 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #15
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 152
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 4916th at Nebraska
The pick
How Jimmy Williams came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Nebraska
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
152 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
- Games played
- 152
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 4916th among Nebraska picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3980% of career value
- Final season
- 199311 years after the draft
Around pick 15
Who came off the board on either side of Jimmy Williams.
Georgia
Richmond
UCLA · 3× Pro Bowl
Penn State
Nebraska in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Nebraska
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Jimmy Williams
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Virginia Tech
Vanderbilt
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jimmy Williams in the 1982 NFL Draft
Jimmy Williams is a Linebacker out of Nebraska selected No. 15 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1982 NFL Draft. 152 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value Nebraska has produced 203 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 Jimmy Williams drafted?
Jimmy Williams was selected No. 15 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/jimmy-williams.
What college did Jimmy Williams play for?
Jimmy Williams played college football at Nebraska in the Big Ten. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did Jimmy Williams's NFL career turn out?
152 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/jimmy-williams.