William Andrews

Quick Facts

Full Name	William Andrews
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 25, 1955(1955-12-25)
Age	69
Birthplace	Georgia
Country	Georgia
Birth City	Thomasville
Horoscope	Capricorn

William Andrews Biography

William Andrews is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on December 25, 1955 in Georgia, Thomasville, Georgia. Running back who played in the NFL from 1979 to 1983 and again in 1986, exclusively for the Atlanta Falcons.

His #31 has been retired by the Falcons, alongside the names of greats such as Steve Bartkowski.

Andrews was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round of the 1979 NFL Draft. While he was primarily used as a blocking back in college, Andrews excelled as a blocker, runner and pass catcher during his pro career. He would make an immediate impact, finishing with 167 yards rushing in his NFL debut as the Falcons defeated the New Orleans Saints, 40-34. Playing in 15 games, Andrews finished his rookie season with 1,023 yards rushing and was named to the all-rookie team. In 1980, Andrews helped lead the Falcons to a 12-4 record and a first-place finish in the NFC West division. He finished the season with 1,308 yards rushing, averaged 4.9 yards per attempt and also caught 51 passes for 456 yards. The season was the first of four straight in which Andrews was selected to play in the Pro Bowl.

While the Falcons record slipped in 1981, Andrews would have another great season. He led the NFL in yards from scrimmage with 2,036, again went over 1,300 yards rushing and scored a career-high 12 touchdowns (10 rushing, 2 receiving). Andrews became one of the first running backs in the NFL, along with Tony Dorsett, John Brockington, Ottis Anderson and Earl Campbell, to gain at least 1,000 yards in each of his first three seasons. Andrews was also fourth in receptions that season with 81. Andrews finished the strike- shortened 1982 season second in the NFL in yards from scrimmage with 1,076 and helped the Falcons return to the postseason.

He was born in Thomasville, Georgia.

William Andrews Net Worth

William Andrews is one of the richest Football Player from Georgia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, William Andrews 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played college football at Auburn University, before being selected in the 4th round of the 1979 NFL Draft.

He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection, but his career was cut short due to knee injuries.

William Andrews (born December 25, 1955) is a former NFL football running back. He played collegiately at Auburn University along with future NFL backs James Brooks and Joe Cribbs.

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Who is William Andrews Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

William Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Georgia. William Andrews celebrates birthday on December 25 of every year.

What is William Andrews doing now?

Andrews was admitted into the Falcons Ring of Honor in 2004, his No. 31 was retired by the team and he also is in the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame (1996). Where he lives: Along with his wife Gladys of 17 years, Andrews, 59, lives in Alpharetta.

What year did William Andrews play for the Falcons?

About: William Andrews undoubtedly is the most prolific running back to have played at Thomasville High School and in the pros. He attended Auburn University and was drafted in the third round of the 1979 NFL draft (79thoverall) by the Atlanta Falcons.

How old is William Andrews?

66 years (December 25, 1955)

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Is William Andrews a Hall of Famer?

But Andrews tore three ligaments in his knee at training camp in 1984, and he never got to Canton. When he was a modern-era candidate, Andrews never reached finalist status for the Pro Football Hall of Fame , and over the past decade, he hasn’t been a senior nominee either.