DeAngelo Williams was drafted No. 27 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Memphis. 142 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value
2006 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 27 · #27 overall
DeAngelo Williams Memphis Draft
DeAngelo Williams was drafted No. 27 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Memphis. 142 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #27
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2006
- NFL games
- 142
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 612nd at Memphis
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How DeAngelo Williams came off the board in 2006.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Measurables
- 5'9" · 214 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 19 prospect94.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
142 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value
- Games played
- 142
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 612nd among Memphis picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5184% of career value
- Final season
- 201610 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 27
Who came off the board on either side of DeAngelo Williams.
Ohio State
NC State
UCLA · 1× Pro Bowl
Memphis in the 2006 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Memphis
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
DeAngelo Williams in the 2006 NFL Draft
DeAngelo Williams is a Running back out of Memphis selected No. 27 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2006 NFL Draft. 142 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 61 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 DeAngelo Williams drafted?
DeAngelo Williams was selected No. 27 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 27). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/deangelo-williams.
What college did DeAngelo Williams play for?
DeAngelo Williams played college football at Memphis in the Conference USA. See every Memphis draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/memphis-tigers.
How did DeAngelo Williams's NFL career turn out?
142 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/deangelo-williams.