D.J. Williams was drafted No. 17 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Miami. 145 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 17 · #17 overall
D.J. Williams Miami Draft
D.J. Williams was drafted No. 17 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Miami. 145 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #17
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 145
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 4840th at Miami
The pick
How D.J. Williams came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Miami
Big East at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 250 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 19 prospect93.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
145 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value
- Games played
- 145
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 4840th among Miami picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4594% of career value
- Final season
- 201410 years after the draft
Around pick 17
Who came off the board on either side of D.J. Williams.
LSU
Arkansas · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
Miami in the 2004 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Sean Taylor
DB · WAS
Miami · 2× Pro Bowl
#6
Kellen Winslow
TE · CLE
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
#12
Jonathan Vilma
LB · NYJ
Miami · 3× Pro Bowl
#19
Vernon Carey
T · MIA
Miami
#21
Vince Wilfork
NT · NE
Miami · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#213
Darrell McClover
LB · NYJ
Miami
#215
Alfonso Marshall
DB · CHI
Miami
#254
Carlos Joseph
T · LAC
Miami
Other LB picks from Miami
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Miami · Hall of Fame · 7× All-Pro · 12× Pro Bowl
#207
Jessie Armstead
LB · NYG · 1993
Miami · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#12
Jonathan Vilma
LB · NYJ
Miami · 3× Pro Bowl
#25
Jon Beason
LB · CAR · 2007
Miami · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#72
Olivier Vernon
LB · MIA · 2012
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
#11
Dan Morgan
LB · CAR · 2001
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
D.J. Williams in the 2004 NFL Draft
D.J. Williams is a Linebacker out of Miami selected No. 17 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2004 NFL Draft. 145 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value Miami has produced 265 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 D.J. Williams drafted?
D.J. Williams was selected No. 17 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 17). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/d-j-williams.
What college did D.J. Williams play for?
D.J. Williams played college football at Miami in the Big East. See every Miami draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/miami-hurricanes.
How did D.J. Williams's NFL career turn out?
145 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/d-j-williams.