Derwin Dawayne Williams (born May 6, 1961) is a former wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Patriots from 1985 through 1987.

After his retirement, Williams became a resident of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, he also began working as a football official and currently works for Conference USA football games. When his son, Mason Williams, became a prospect in baseball, the Williams family moved to Winter Garden, Florida, where Mason could play baseball all year, to increase his chances of receiving a college scholarship. Mason Williams was drafted in the 4th round of the MLB draft and currently plays for the New York Mets.

Derwin Williams

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1952 births

Living people

People from Brownwood, Texas

African-American players of American football

American football wide receivers

New Mexico Lobos football players

New England Patriots players

People from Pawtucket, Rhode Island

People from Winter Garden, Florida

Players of American football from Texas

21st-century African-American people

20th-century African-American sportspeople

Derwin Williams