William Frizzell was drafted No. 259 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1984 NFL Draft out of North Carolina Central. 134 regular-season games · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #259
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 134
- Career AV
- 133rd at North Carolina Central
The pick
How William Frizzell came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
134 regular-season games · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 134
- Career approximate value
- 133rd among North Carolina Central picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 18% of career value
- Final season
- 19939 years after the draft
Around pick 259
Who came off the board on either side of William Frizzell.
South Carolina State
Pittsburgh
Fresno State
Georgia Tech
Other DB picks from North Carolina Central
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
William Frizzell in the 1984 NFL Draft
William Frizzell is a Defensive back out of North Carolina Central selected No. 259 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1984 NFL Draft. 134 regular-season games · 13 career approximate value North Carolina Central has produced 8 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 William Frizzell drafted?
William Frizzell was selected No. 259 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/william-frizzell.
What college did William Frizzell play for?
William Frizzell played college football at North Carolina Central in the MEAC. See every North Carolina Central draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-central-eagles.
How did William Frizzell's NFL career turn out?
134 regular-season games · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/william-frizzell.