Perry Williams was drafted No. 178 overall by the New York Giants in the 1983 NFL Draft out of NC State. 146 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #178
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 146
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 4613th at NC State
The pick
How Perry 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
146 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Games played
- 146
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 4613th among NC State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 46100% of career value
- Final season
- 199310 years after the draft
Around pick 178
Who came off the board on either side of Perry Williams.
Miami
Idaho
Maryland
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.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Perry Williams in the 1983 NFL Draft
Perry Williams is a Defensive back out of NC State selected No. 178 overall by the New York Giants in the 1983 NFL Draft. 146 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 46 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 Perry Williams drafted?
Perry Williams was selected No. 178 overall by the New York Giants in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/perry-williams.
What college did Perry Williams play for?
Perry 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 Perry Williams's NFL career turn out?
146 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/perry-williams.