Brian Williams was drafted No. 18 overall by the New York Giants in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Minnesota. 129 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #18
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 129
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 278th at Minnesota
The pick
How Brian Williams came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Minnesota
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
129 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Games played
- 129
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 278th among Minnesota picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 27100% of career value
- Final season
- 199910 years after the draft
Around pick 18
Who came off the board on either side of Brian Williams.
Oklahoma State
Boston College
Arkansas · 1× Pro Bowl
Other C picks from Minnesota
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Brian Williams
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
NC State
USC
Central Michigan
Southern
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brian Williams in the 1989 NFL Draft
Brian Williams is a Center out of Minnesota selected No. 18 overall by the New York Giants in the 1989 NFL Draft. 129 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Minnesota has produced 89 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 Brian Williams drafted?
Brian Williams was selected No. 18 overall by the New York Giants in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/brian-williams.
What college did Brian Williams play for?
Brian Williams played college football at Minnesota in the Big Ten. See every Minnesota draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/minnesota-golden-gophers.
How did Brian Williams's NFL career turn out?
129 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/brian-williams.