Gary Williams was drafted No. 304 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 8 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #304
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 8
The pick
How Gary Williams came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
8 regular-season games
- Games played
- 8
- Final season
- 19841 years after the draft
Around pick 304
Who came off the board on either side of Gary Williams.
West Virginia
San José State
Michigan State
Ohio State in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Michael Thomas
WR · NO · 2016
Ohio State · 2× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#76
Terry McLaurin
WR · WAS · 2019
Ohio State · 2× Pro Bowl
#20
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
WR · SEA · 2023
Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#7
Terry Glenn
WR · NE · 1996
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#8
David Boston
WR · ARI · 1999
Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#8
Joey Galloway
WR · SEA · 1995
Ohio State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gary Williams in the 1983 NFL Draft
Gary Williams is a Wide receiver out of Ohio State selected No. 304 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1983 NFL Draft. 8 regular-season games Ohio State has produced 284 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 Gary Williams drafted?
Gary Williams was selected No. 304 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/gary-williams.
What college did Gary Williams play for?
Gary Williams played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Gary Williams's NFL career turn out?
8 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/gary-williams.