Marcus Williams was drafted No. 42 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Utah. 111 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
2017 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 10 · #42 overall
Marcus Williams Utah Draft
Marcus Williams was drafted No. 42 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Utah. 111 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #42
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2017
- NFL games
- 111
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 3216th at Utah
The pick
How Marcus Williams came off the board in 2017.
- Position
- Safety S
- College
-
Utah
Pac-12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 202 lbs
- Hometown
- Corona, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 52 prospect83.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
111 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Games played
- 111
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 3216th among Utah picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2475% of career value
- Final season
- 20258 years after the draft
Around pick 42
Who came off the board on either side of Marcus Williams.
Ohio State
Florida State · 4× Pro Bowl
Washington
South Alabama
Utah in the 2017 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other S picks from Utah
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Marcus Williams in the 2017 NFL Draft
Marcus Williams is a Safety out of Utah selected No. 42 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2017 NFL Draft. 111 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Utah has produced 97 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 Marcus Williams drafted?
Marcus Williams was selected No. 42 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2017 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/marcus-williams.
What college did Marcus Williams play for?
Marcus Williams played college football at Utah in the Pac-12. See every Utah draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/utah-utes.
How did Marcus Williams's NFL career turn out?
111 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/marcus-williams.