Gerald Williams was drafted No. 36 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Auburn. 161 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #36
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 161
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 5414th at Auburn
The pick
How Gerald Williams came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Nose tackle NT
- College
-
Auburn
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
161 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value
- Games played
- 161
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 5414th among Auburn picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3972% of career value
- Final season
- 199711 years after the draft
Around pick 36
Who came off the board on either side of Gerald Williams.
Louisville · 2× Pro Bowl
Texas A&M
North Alabama
Auburn in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other NT picks from Auburn
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gerald Williams in the 1986 NFL Draft
Gerald Williams is a Nose tackle out of Auburn selected No. 36 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1986 NFL Draft. 161 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value Auburn has produced 183 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 Gerald Williams drafted?
Gerald Williams was selected No. 36 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/gerald-williams.
What college did Gerald Williams play for?
Gerald Williams played college football at Auburn in the SEC. See every Auburn draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/auburn-tigers.
How did Gerald Williams's NFL career turn out?
161 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/gerald-williams.