Johnny E. McWilliams (born December 14, 1972) is an American former professional

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Early life

McWilliams prepped at Pomona High School.

College career

McWilliams played

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at the

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Professional career

McWilliams was selected with the 64th pick of the third round of the

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by the

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where he played until 1999. In 2000, he played for the

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References

1972 births Living people Players of American football from Pomona, California American football tight ends USC Trojans football players Arizona Cardinals players Minnesota Vikings players 20th-century American sportsmen {{tightend-1970s-stub