| Lester Williams | |
| Number: | 72, 96 |
| Position: | Defensive tackle Defensive end |
| Birth Date: | January 19, 1959 |
| Birth Place: | Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Death Place: | Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 3 |
| Weight Lb: | 275 |
| High School: | Carol City (Miami Gardens, Florida) |
| College: | Miami |
| Draftyear: | 1982 |
| Draftround: | 1 |
| Draftpick: | 27 |
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| Statlabel1: | Sacks |
| Statvalue1: | 6.5 |
| Statlabel2: | Fumble recoveries |
| Statvalue2: | 2 |
| Pfr: | WillLe22 |
Lester Williams (January 19, 1959 – August 16, 2017) was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL), mainly for the New England Patriots, including the team's first Super Bowl appearance.[1] He finished his career with the San Diego Chargers in 1986 and the Seattle Seahawks in 1987.[2]
Williams was born in Miami, Florida. He attended Carol City High School.[3] He was an All-American at the University of Miami in 1981. He was selected in the first round (27th overall pick) of the 1982 NFL draft.[2] Williams was added to the school's Sports Hall of Fame in 1999.
He died at his home in Birmingham, Alabama on August 16, 2017, at age 58.[2]