John Williams was drafted No. 15 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Florida. 149 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 65 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #15
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 149
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 6510th at Florida
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How John Williams came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Fullback FB
- College
-
Florida
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
149 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 65 career approximate value
- Games played
- 149
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 6510th among Florida picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6194% of career value
- Final season
- 19959 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 15
Who came off the board on either side of John Williams.
USC
Auburn
Iowa · 1× Pro Bowl
Syracuse
Florida in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other FB picks from Florida
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named John Williams
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Cincinnati
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Williams in the 1986 NFL Draft
John Williams is a Fullback out of Florida selected No. 15 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1986 NFL Draft. 149 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 65 career approximate value Florida has produced 246 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 John Williams drafted?
John Williams was selected No. 15 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/john-williams.
What college did John Williams play for?
John Williams played college football at Florida in the SEC. See every Florida draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-gators.
How did John Williams's NFL career turn out?
149 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 65 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/john-williams.