Bill Romanowski

Bill Romanowski
Romanowski in 2006
No. 53
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1966-04-02) April 2, 1966
Vernon, Connecticut, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High schoolRockville (CT)
CollegeBoston College (1984–1987)
NFL draft1988: 3rd round, 80th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles1,118
Sacks39.5
Forced fumbles16
Fumble recoveries18
Interceptions18
Defensive touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

William Thomas Romanowski (born April 2, 1966) is an American former football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. Nicknamed "Romo" and "RomoCop", he spent the majority of his career with the San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos.

Romanowski played college football for the Boston College Eagles, receiving second-team All-American honors in 1987, and was selected by the 49ers in the third round of the 1988 NFL draft. He played six seasons each in San Francisco and Denver. Romanowski was also a member of the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders for two seasons each. At the time of his retirement, Romanowski won four Super Bowl titles, two each with the 49ers and Broncos, and twice received Pro Bowl honors during his Broncos tenure. He also led a controversial career due to often engaging in unsportsmanlike behavior, which resulted in altercations with opponents and teammates.