Carlton Williamson (born June 12, 1958) is a former college and NFL football player who was selected by the

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in the 3rd round of the 1981 NFL Draft. A 6'0", 200 lbs.

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from the

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, Williamson was a 2-time

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selection in 1984 and 1985 and a 3-time Super Bowl winner. He played in eight NFL seasons and his entire career with the 49ers from 1981 to 1988. In his career, he recorded 17

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s for 294 yards and 1

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