Lester Williams (January 19, 1959 – August 16, 2017) was an American football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL), mainly for the New England Patriots, including the team's first Super Bowl appearance. He finished his career with the San Diego Chargers in 1986 and the Seattle Seahawks in 1987.

Williams was born in Miami, Florida. He attended Carol City High School. He was an All-American at the University of Miami in 1981. He was drafted in the first round (27th overall pick) of the 1982 NFL Draft. Williams was added to the school's Sports Hall of Fame in 1999.

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He died at his home in Birmingham, Alabama on August 16, 2017, at age 58.

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1959 births

2017 deaths

Miami Carol City Senior High School alumni

American football defensive tackles

Miami Hurricanes football players

New England Patriots players

San Diego Chargers players

Seattle Seahawks players

Players of American football from Miami

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