About Gardner Williams
Born 1961. Gardner Williams is an american football player.
Gardner Williams (born December 11, 1961) is an American former professional football defensive back who played for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Saint Mary's Gaels and was selected by the Los Angeles Raiders in the 11th round of the 1984 NFL draft.
Early life Gardner Williams was born on December 11, 1961, in Washington, D.C. He played high school football at Bishop O'Dowd High School in Oakland, California as a receiver and defensive back. As a senior in 1979, he earned All-Catholic Athletic League honors on offense.
College career Williams did not receive any scholarship offers to play college football.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gardner Williams. https://biography.guide/gardner-williams/
MLA: "Gardner Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gardner-williams/.
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