Somebody forgot to cover Mike Williams.

Nine Mike Williamses have played in the NFL. A Tulsa linebacker of the same name was drafted by the Steelers in the 12th round of the 1986 Draft but never appeared in a game. In April, the Lions selected Alabama tight end Michael Williams. Assuming the former Crimson Tide Williams plays in an NFL game, he will move into sole possession of the #10 slot.

#9: Michael Williams – safety, 1995 (San Francisco 49ers)

An undrafted free agent out of UCLA, Williams played in only four games for the 49ers. Despite the limited playing time, he still recorded 31 solo tackles and forced two fumbles.

#8) Mike Williams – tight end, 1982-1984 (Washington)

A fifth round pick out of Alabama A&M, Williams was part of the Redskins teams that made back-to-back trips to the Super Bowl in ’82 and ’83. Joe Gibbs was famous for using multiple tight ends, which kept Williams on the roster even though he was strictly a blocker and fourth on the depth chart. During Williams’ three-year career, Washington tight ends Don Warren (65-727-2), Clint Didier (41-513-10), and Rick Walker (34-312-4) put up respectable numbers, while Williams recorded just three catches (all in 1982).
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