Lester Williams was drafted No. 27 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Miami. 46 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #27
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 46
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1399th at Miami
The pick
How Lester Williams came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Nose tackle NT
- College
-
Miami
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
46 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 46
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1399th among Miami picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 13100% of career value
- Final season
- 19875 years after the draft
Around pick 27
Who came off the board on either side of Lester Williams.
Kentucky State
Mississippi State
Penn State
Michigan
Miami in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other NT picks from Miami
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Lester Williams in the 1982 NFL Draft
Lester Williams is a Nose tackle out of Miami selected No. 27 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1982 NFL Draft. 46 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Miami has produced 265 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 Lester Williams drafted?
Lester Williams was selected No. 27 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/lester-williams.
What college did Lester Williams play for?
Lester Williams played college football at Miami in the ACC. See every Miami draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/miami-hurricanes.
How did Lester Williams's NFL career turn out?
46 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/lester-williams.