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2013 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 5 · #211 overall

Michael Williams Alabama Draft

Michael Williams was drafted No. 211 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 15 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter

Overall pick
#211
Round
7
Draft class
2013
NFL games
15
Years as starter
1

The pick

How Michael Williams came off the board in 2013.

Drafted by

Detroit Lions

Rd 7, Pick 5 · #211 overall · NFC North

Full 2013 draft class (254 picks)
Position
Tight end TE
College
Alabama SEC at the draft
Measurables
6'6" · 269 lbs
Hometown
Reform, AL
Pre-draft board
35.0 grade
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

15 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter

Games played
15
Seasons as a starter
1
Final season
20152 years after the draft

Around pick 211

Who came off the board on either side of Michael Williams.

#209 Brice Butler WR · LV San Diego State #210 Demetrius McCray DB · JAX App State #212 Joe Kruger DE · PHI Utah #213 Michael Mauti LB · MIN Penn State

Alabama in the 2013 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#9 Dee Milliner DB · NYJ Alabama #10 Chance Warmack G · TEN Alabama #11 D.J. Fluker T · LAC Alabama #61 Eddie Lacy RB · GB Alabama · 1× Pro Bowl #99 Nico Johnson LB · KC Alabama #113 Barrett Jones G · LAR Alabama #137 Jesse Williams DT · SEA Alabama #157 Quinton Dial DE · SF Alabama

Other TE picks from Alabama

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#158 Howard Cross TE · NYG · 1989 Alabama #19 O.J. Howard TE · TB · 2017 Alabama #50 Irv Smith Jr. TE · MIN · 2019 Alabama #155 Terry Jones TE · BAL · 2002 Alabama #54 Rod Rutledge TE · NE · 1998 Alabama #137 Patrick Hape TE · TB · 1997 Alabama

Other players named Michael Williams

Different people who share this name in the draft archive.

#89 Michael Williams RB · PHI · 1983 Mississippi College

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Michael Williams in the 2013 NFL Draft

Michael Williams is a Tight end out of Alabama selected No. 211 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2013 NFL Draft. 15 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter Alabama has produced 263 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Michael Williams drafted?

Michael Williams was selected No. 211 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2013 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/michael-williams.

What college did Michael Williams play for?

Michael Williams played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.

How did Michael Williams's NFL career turn out?

15 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/michael-williams.