Jarvis Williams was drafted No. 42 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Florida. 104 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #42
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 104
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 3637th at Florida
The pick
How Jarvis Williams came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Florida
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
104 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value
- Games played
- 104
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 3637th among Florida picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3186% of career value
- Final season
- 19946 years after the draft
Around pick 42
Who came off the board on either side of Jarvis Williams.
Oklahoma State · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
UCLA · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Mississippi Valley State
Kentucky · Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Florida in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Florida
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Joe Haden
DB · CLE · 2010
Florida · 3× Pro Bowl
#21
Reggie Nelson
DB · JAX · 2007
Florida · 2× Pro Bowl
#26
Lito Sheppard
DB · PHI · 2002
Florida · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#25
Louis Oliver
DB · MIA · 1989
Florida
#215
Jimmy Spencer
DB · WAS · 1991
Florida
#181
Marquand Manuel
DB · CIN · 2002
Florida
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jarvis Williams in the 1988 NFL Draft
Jarvis Williams is a Defensive back out of Florida selected No. 42 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1988 NFL Draft. 104 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 36 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 Jarvis Williams drafted?
Jarvis Williams was selected No. 42 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/jarvis-williams.
What college did Jarvis Williams play for?
Jarvis 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 Jarvis Williams's NFL career turn out?
104 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/jarvis-williams.