Clarence Williams (running back, born 1955)

Clarence Williams
No. 40
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born(1955-01-25)January 25, 1955
Oakley, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedSeptember 18, 1994(1994-09-18) (aged 39)
Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Listed weight194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolBerkeley (Moncks Corner, South Carolina)
CollegeSouth Carolina
NFL draft1977: 5th round, 124th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts394
Rushing yards1,327
Rushing TDs17
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Clarence Williams (January 25, 1955 – September 18, 1994) was an American professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Diego Chargers and Washington Redskins. He played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks and was selected in the fifth round of the 1977 NFL draft. On September 16, 1979, Williams rushed for four touchdowns for the San Diego Chargers in a win over the Buffalo Bills, a franchise record he shares with LaDainian Tomlinson.