Erik Williams was drafted No. 70 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1991 NFL Draft out of Central State. 146 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #70
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1991
- NFL games
- 146
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 691st at Central State
- Pro Bowls
- 4
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Erik Williams came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Central State
SIAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
146 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value
- Games played
- 146
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 691st among Central State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 69100% of career value
- Final season
- 200110 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 70
Who came off the board on either side of Erik Williams.
Colorado College
Purdue
Notre Dame
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Erik Williams in the 1991 NFL Draft
Erik Williams is a Offensive tackle out of Central State selected No. 70 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1991 NFL Draft. 146 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value Central State has produced 5 NFL draft picks since 1990.
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 Erik Williams drafted?
Erik Williams was selected No. 70 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/erik-williams.
What college did Erik Williams play for?
Erik Williams played college football at Central State in the SIAC. See every Central State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/central-state-marauders.
How did Erik Williams's NFL career turn out?
146 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value Accolades: 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/erik-williams.