
CARDS: Proset 1991, Fleer 1990, Proset 1990
ACQUIRED: TTM 2023, C/o Home
SENT: 3/27 RECEIVED: 4/20 (24 days)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
- Gerald Williams played DT for the Auburn Tigers from 1982-’85.
- The big man posted 123 total tackles 8 tackles for loss, and 5 sacks in 1984.
- He’d earn consensus All-SEC honors in ’85, with 86 total tackles, 6 tackles for loss, and 9 sacks.
- A second round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1986 where the team employed him at NT in their 3-4 alignment.
- In 1990 he led the Steelers with 6 sacks- recording 5 of them over the final 5 contests of the season.
- Considered the Steelers best lineman during that era, he led the down linemen in tackles from 1989-92.
- He’d move out to left defensive end in 1993, but a knee injury ended his campaign after 8 contests.
- Left exposed by the Steelers during the expansion draft in 1995, Gerald was selected by the Carolina Panthers.
- He’d play for the franchise at RDE for about 2 and a half seasons.
- In 1997 he’d be cut after 5 games and finish his career on the roster of the Packers.

NOTES:
One of the great unheralded nose tackles of his era, Gerald is one of those players who brought his lunch pail to every contest. He’s dabbled in coaching and front office work since his retirement.