Sam Williams was drafted No. 83 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Fresno State. 84 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #83
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 84
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1326th at Fresno State
The pick
How Sam Williams came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Measurables
- 240 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
84 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 84
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1326th among Fresno State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 13100% of career value
- Final season
- 20107 years after the draft
Around pick 83
Who came off the board on either side of Sam Williams.
Texas
UCLA
Marshall
Michigan
Other DE picks from Fresno State
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Other players named Sam Williams
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Sam Williams in the 2003 NFL Draft
Sam Williams is a Defensive end out of Fresno State selected No. 83 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2003 NFL Draft. 84 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Fresno State has produced 72 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Sam Williams drafted?
Sam Williams was selected No. 83 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 19). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/sam-williams.
What college did Sam Williams play for?
Sam Williams played college football at Fresno State in the Western Athletic. See every Fresno State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/fresno-state-bulldogs.
How did Sam Williams's NFL career turn out?
84 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/sam-williams.