Eric Williams was drafted No. 164 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1983 NFL Draft out of NC State. 50 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #164
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 50
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2136th at NC State
The pick
How Eric Williams came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
NC State
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
50 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Games played
- 50
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2136th among NC State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 21100% of career value
- Final season
- 19874 years after the draft
Around pick 164
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Williams.
Stanford
Tennessee State
Wisconsin
NC State in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from NC State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Eric Williams
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Washington State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Williams in the 1983 NFL Draft
Eric Williams is a Defensive back out of NC State selected No. 164 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1983 NFL Draft. 50 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value NC State has produced 117 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 Eric Williams drafted?
Eric Williams was selected No. 164 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/eric-williams.
What college did Eric Williams play for?
Eric Williams played college football at NC State in the ACC. See every NC State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nc-state-wolfpack.
How did Eric Williams's NFL career turn out?
50 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/eric-williams.