Aeneas Williams was drafted No. 59 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1991 NFL Draft out of Southern. 211 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 110 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #59
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1991
- NFL games
- 211
- Years as starter
- 13
- Career AV
- 1101st at Southern
- Pro Bowls
- 8
- All-Pro
- 3
The pick
How Aeneas Williams came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Southern
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
211 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 110 career approximate value
- Games played
- 211
- Seasons as a starter
- 13
- Career approximate value
- 1101st among Southern picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 8174% of career value
- Final season
- 200413 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Around pick 59
Who came off the board on either side of Aeneas Williams.
Northern Iowa
UTEP
Fresno State
Central Oklahoma
Other DB picks from Southern
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Aeneas Williams in the 1991 NFL Draft
Aeneas Williams is a Defensive back out of Southern selected No. 59 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1991 NFL Draft. 211 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 110 career approximate value Southern has produced 23 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 Aeneas Williams drafted?
Aeneas Williams was selected No. 59 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/aeneas-williams.
What college did Aeneas Williams play for?
Aeneas Williams played college football at Southern in the SWAC. See every Southern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/southern-jaguars.
How did Aeneas Williams's NFL career turn out?
211 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 110 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/aeneas-williams.