Eric Williams was drafted No. 62 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Washington State. 121 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #62
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 121
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 4210th at Washington State
The pick
How Eric Williams came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
121 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value
- Games played
- 121
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 4210th among Washington State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2867% of career value
- Final season
- 19939 years after the draft
Around pick 62
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Williams.
South Carolina
Clemson
TCU
Washington State in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Washington 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.
NC State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Williams in the 1984 NFL Draft
Eric Williams is a Defensive end out of Washington State selected No. 62 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1984 NFL Draft. 121 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value Washington State has produced 96 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. 62 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/eric-williams.
What college did Eric Williams play for?
Eric Williams played college football at Washington State in the Pac-12. See every Washington State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-state-cougars.
How did Eric Williams's NFL career turn out?
121 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/eric-williams.