Demise Williams
| No. 33 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Safety |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 9, 1964 Greenville, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Anacostia (Washington, D.C.) |
| College | Oklahoma State (1982–1986) |
| NFL draft | 1987: undrafted |
| Career history | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Demise Lamar Williams (born July 9, 1964) (pronounced like "release")[1] is an American former professional football safety who played for the Los Angeles Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
Early life
Demise Lamar Williams was born on July 9, 1964, in Greenville, South Carolina.[2] He played high school football at Anacostia High School in Washington, D.C. as a defensive back.[3][4] He recorded nine interceptions and three fumble recoveries as a senior in 1981, earning Parade All-American honors.[4]
College career
In February 1982, Williams committed to Oklahoma State University to play college football for the Cowboys.[4] He redshirted the 1982 season.[5] In 1983, he played for the junior varsity team as a tailback and free safety.[6] Williams was a three-year letterman from 1984 to 1986.[3] He became a starter at cornerback in 1985.[7][1] He played in 34 games during his varsity career, intercepting four passes for 57 yards.[8]
Professional career
Williams signed with the Los Angeles Raiders after going undrafted in the 1987 NFL draft.[3] He was released on August 5, 1987.[3] On September 23, he was re-signed by the Raiders during the 1987 NFL players strike.[3] Williams was listed as a safety.[3] He played in one game for the Raiders, and was later released.[2][3]
Personal life
Williams is the nephew of Elgin Baylor.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Kensler, Tom (April 14, 1985). "OSU Cornerback Sees Demise of Nicknames". The Daily Oklahoman. pp. C3. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
- 1 2 "Demise Williams". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "DeMise Williams". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Cowboys Bag More Talent". The Daily Oklahoman. February 11, 1982. p. 46. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Pokes May See Overhaul of Staff". The Daily Oklahoman. December 3, 1982. p. 205. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
- ↑ "O-State Jayvees Outlast Bethany". Tulsa World. October 29, 1983. pp. 6B. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
- ↑ "OSU". The Daily Oklahoman. August 25, 1985. p. 207. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
- ↑ "DeMise Williams". Sports Reference. Retrieved August 13, 2026.