Gregory Williams (born August 1, 1959) is a former American football safety in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Mississippi State University. Early life Williams was born in Greenville, Mississippi, where he attended and high school football at Greenville Christian School. He then attended and played college football at Mississippi Delta Junior College, before transferring to Mississippi State University in 1979. Professional career Williams was signed by the Washington Redskins in 1982 and won Super Bowl XVII with the Redskins that same year. References External links 1959 births Living people Sportspeople from Greenville, Mississippi American football safeties Washington Redskins players Mississippi State Bulldogs football players Mississippi Delta Trojans football players