William Gaines was drafted No. 147 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1994 NFL Draft out of Florida. 51 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #147
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1994
- NFL games
- 51
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 12106th at Florida
The pick
How William Gaines came off the board in 1994.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Florida
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
51 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Games played
- 51
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 12106th among Florida picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 18% of career value
- Final season
- 19973 years after the draft
Around pick 147
Who came off the board on either side of William Gaines.
Western Illinois · 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Florida A&M
Georgia Tech
Florida in the 1994 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Florida
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
William Gaines in the 1994 NFL Draft
William Gaines is a Defensive tackle out of Florida selected No. 147 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1994 NFL Draft. 51 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 12 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 William Gaines drafted?
William Gaines was selected No. 147 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1994 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/william-gaines.
What college did William Gaines play for?
William Gaines 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 William Gaines's NFL career turn out?
51 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/william-gaines.