Tony Williams was drafted No. 151 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Memphis. 101 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #151
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 101
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 3210th at Memphis
The pick
How Tony Williams came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Memphis
American at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
101 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Games played
- 101
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 3210th among Memphis picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1444% of career value
- Final season
- 20047 years after the draft
Around pick 151
Who came off the board on either side of Tony Williams.
Oklahoma
San Diego State
Rice
Jackson State
Memphis in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Memphis
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tony Williams in the 1997 NFL Draft
Tony Williams is a Defensive tackle out of Memphis selected No. 151 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1997 NFL Draft. 101 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Memphis has produced 64 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 Tony Williams drafted?
Tony Williams was selected No. 151 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/tony-williams.
What college did Tony Williams play for?
Tony Williams played college football at Memphis in the American. See every Memphis draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/memphis-tigers.
How did Tony Williams's NFL career turn out?
101 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/tony-williams.