Van Williams was drafted No. 93 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Carson Newman. 37 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #93
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 37
- Career AV
- 25th at Carson Newman
The pick
How Van Williams came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
37 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 37
- Career approximate value
- 25th among Carson Newman picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 150% of career value
- Final season
- 19875 years after the draft
Around pick 93
Who came off the board on either side of Van Williams.
Michigan
Minnesota
Purdue
Oregon
Other RB picks from Carson Newman
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Van Williams in the 1982 NFL Draft
Van Williams is a Running back out of Carson Newman selected No. 93 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1982 NFL Draft. 37 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Carson Newman has produced 8 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Van Williams drafted?
Van Williams was selected No. 93 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/van-williams.
What college did Van Williams play for?
Van Williams played college football at Carson Newman in the South Atlantic. See every Carson Newman draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/carson-newman-eagles.
How did Van Williams's NFL career turn out?
37 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/van-williams.