Delvin Williams Jr. (born April 17, 1951, in Houston, Texas), is a former

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player who was selected by the

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in the 2nd round of the

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. A 6'0", 197-lb.

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from the

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, Williams played for the 49ers,

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, and Green Bay Packers in eight NFL seasons from 1974 to 1981. A two-time

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selection in 1976 and 1978, Williams rushed for over 1,200 yards in both those seasons.

Work with Nancy Reagan

Shortly after retiring, Williams began a years-long collaboration with Nancy Reagan on her signature project to prevent teens from doing drugs called "

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". Delvin focused on providing advice to youth on preventing drug use. In this capacity, he made many presentations with Mrs. Reagan.

Post-football career

On March 10, 2015, Delvin Williams launched a global internet sports radio show, LIFE AFTER FOOTBALL on MJWJ Global Radio Network. The one-hour talk show airs every Tuesday at 7:00 PM/CST, broadcasting live from Houston, Texas. It will explore a wide range of topics related to football focused on the athlete often unprepared for life after the sport. LIFE AFTER FOOTBALL will tackle a new topic each week and provide an open format for retired football players to voice opinions. The program offers a unique approach and perspective from a retired players point of view.

References

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