Perry Williams (running back)

Perry Williams
No. 31, 36
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1946-12-11) December 11, 1946 (age 77)
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:219 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High school:Cincinnati (OH) Withrow
College:Purdue
NFL draft:1969 / round: 4 / pick: 90
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:83
Rushing yards:547
Average:3.1
Touchdowns:2
Player stats at PFR

Perry Andrew Williams (born December 11, 1946) is a former American football running back in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round of the 1969 NFL/AFL draft. He played college football at Purdue.

Williams is currently ranked high on the Boilermakers' career rushing charts; 8th in attempts (514), 11th in yards (2,049), 4th in rushing touchdowns (30), 5th in total touchdowns (31) and 14th in points (174). In July 2013, Williams was touted as the No. 7 Running Back in Purdue history.[1]

Williams finished in the Top Ten of eight offensive categories during his Purdue career; leading the Big Ten in touchdowns and rushing attempts as a sophomore.[2]

  1. ^ "ISL ranks the top 10 Purdue running backs ever".
  2. ^ "Perry Williams College Stats".