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  1. Doug Williams (quarterback) - Wikipedia

    • Douglas Lee Williams (born August 9, 1955) is an American professional football executive and former quarterback and coach who is a senior advisor for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). Williams is best known for his performance with the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos, making him th… See more

    College career

    Williams played quarterback for the Grambling State Tigers from 1974 to 1977. In his first two seasons, he played on the same team as future NFL receiver Sammy White. Williams guided the Tigers to a 36–7 (.837 winni… See more

    Professional career

    Following the recommendation of Gibbs, Tampa Bay drafted Williams in the first round (17th overall) of the 1978 NFL draft. Williams became the first African-American quarterback taken in the first round of an NFL draft. … See more

     
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