Brian Williams was drafted No. 105 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2002 NFL Draft out of NC State. 132 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #105
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 132
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 3425th at NC State
The pick
How Brian Williams came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
NC State
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
132 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Games played
- 132
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 3425th among NC State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1544% of career value
- Final season
- 20119 years after the draft
Around pick 105
Who came off the board on either side of Brian Williams.
Oregon
Florida
North Carolina
Penn State
NC State in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from NC State
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.
USC
Minnesota
Central Michigan
Southern
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brian Williams in the 2002 NFL Draft
Brian Williams is a Defensive back out of NC State selected No. 105 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2002 NFL Draft. 132 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value NC State has produced 117 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. 105 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/brian-williams.
What college did Brian Williams play for?
Brian Williams played college football at NC State in the ACC. See every NC State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nc-state-wolfpack.
How did Brian Williams's NFL career turn out?
132 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/brian-williams.