James Henry Williams (born November 15, 1960) is a former American Football linebacker who played mainly for the Detroit Lions in an 11-year career that lasted from 1982 to 1993 in the National Football League. He was the head coach for Ann Arbor Pioneer High School for one season before getting released on good terms with the school. Williams played college football at University of Nebraska where he was an All-American defensive end. He came into Nebraska as only a walk-on. He was drafted in the first round of the 1982 NFL Draft by the Lions, as the 15th overall pick. References 1960 births Living people American football linebackers Buffalo Bulls football coaches Detroit Lions players Eastern Michigan Eagles football coaches Grand Valley State Lakers football coaches Minnesota Vikings players Nebraska Cornhuskers football coaches Nebraska Cornhuskers football players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Toledo Rockets football coaches UAB Blazers football coaches High school football coaches in Michigan Players of American football from Washington, D.C. Woodrow Wilson High School (Washington, D.C.) alumni Ed Block Courage Award recipients