Alonzo Fitzgerald Williams (born August 9, 1963), also known as "Lonnie", is an American former professional

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. He was selected in the 12th round and played for the

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in 1987. He played

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where he earned First-team All-American status in the National Assn. of Intercollegiate Athletics. Williams served a 30-year prison term for a "robbery spree". He was released early in 2020.

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