Richard Williams was drafted No. 56 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Memphis. 22 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #56
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 22
The pick
How Richard Williams came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Memphis
American at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
22 regular-season games
- Games played
- 22
- Final season
- 19841 years after the draft
Around pick 56
Who came off the board on either side of Richard Williams.
Rutgers · 1× All-Pro
Syracuse
USC
LSU
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Richard Williams in the 1983 NFL Draft
Richard Williams is a Running back out of Memphis selected No. 56 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1983 NFL Draft. 22 regular-season games Memphis has produced 64 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 Richard Williams drafted?
Richard Williams was selected No. 56 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/richard-williams.
What college did Richard Williams play for?
Richard Williams played college football at Memphis in the American. See every Memphis draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/memphis-tigers.
How did Richard Williams's NFL career turn out?
22 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/richard-williams.