Ricky Williams was drafted No. 233 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Langston. 3 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #233
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 3
The pick
How Ricky Williams came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
- Langston
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
3 regular-season games
- Games played
- 3
- Final season
- 19874 years after the draft
Around pick 233
Who came off the board on either side of Ricky Williams.
Illinois College
Rhode Island
Norfolk State
Notre Dame
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ricky Williams in the 1983 NFL Draft
Ricky Williams is a Running back out of Langston selected No. 233 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1983 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games Langston has produced 4 NFL draft picks since 1983.
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 Ricky Williams drafted?
Ricky Williams was selected No. 233 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/ricky-williams.
What college did Ricky Williams play for?
Ricky Williams played college football at Langston. See every Langston draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/langston-lions.
How did Ricky Williams's NFL career turn out?
3 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/ricky-williams.