Joel Williams was drafted No. 210 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame. 3 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #210
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 3
The pick
How Joel Williams came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Notre Dame
FBS Ind. at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
3 regular-season games
- Games played
- 3
- Final season
- 19870 years after the draft
Around pick 210
Who came off the board on either side of Joel Williams.
Virginia Tech
Maryland
Washington
Illinois College
Notre Dame in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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Anthony Fasano
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Joel Williams in the 1987 NFL Draft
Joel Williams is a Tight end out of Notre Dame selected No. 210 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1987 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games Notre Dame has produced 241 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 Joel Williams drafted?
Joel Williams was selected No. 210 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/joel-williams.
What college did Joel Williams play for?
Joel Williams played college football at Notre Dame in the FBS Ind.. See every Notre Dame draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/notre-dame-fighting-irish.
How did Joel Williams's NFL career turn out?
3 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/joel-williams.