NFL

Williams, Erik ‘Big Kat’

Pro Set 1991, #799

Cards: ProSet 1991, Fleer 1995
Acquired: TTM 2021, C/o Home
Sent: 7/1 Received: 8/2 (32 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Erik Williams played for tiny NAIA Central State, OH.

  • A small school find by the Cowboys, he was selected in the 3rd round of the 1991 draft.

  • Did not become starter until 1992, when he dislodged starter Nate Newton from his RT position.

  • Sat out a good portion of the 1994 season due to a freak car accident that he was injured badly in.

  • Played for the Cowboys from 1991-2000 and one final season in Baltimore.

ACCOLADES:

  • Pro Bowl 1993, 1996, 1997, 1999

  • All Pro 1993, 1995, 1996

  • Central Ohio Hall of Fame 2010
Fleer 1995, #102

NOTES:

Erik was nicknamed Big E, but for some reason we heard Big Kat a lot. I never got Erik at training camp all those years ago. He just always seemed to skip by me.