Former Covington High star Mike Williams was an All-Southeastern Conference player and All-American at LSU. He was drafted in the first-round of the NFL draft in 1975 by the San Diego Chargers. Former Covington High, LSU and NFL standout Mike Williams, pictured, in the front yard of his Covington home.
LSU All-American Mike Williams in an undated publicity photo from Tiger Stadium. Williams starred at Covington High School before playing at LSU and the NFL. Former Covington High standout Mike Williams waits for a snap during his playing days with the NFL's San Diego Chargers.
Mike Williams was a two-way star for Covington High, excelling on both offense and defense. Former San Diego defensive back Mike Williams returns an interception against the Seattle Seahawks. Williams, who prepped at Covington High, played seven seasons in the NFL.
LSU defensive back Mike Williams (29) leaps high off the turf of Tiger Stadium Saturday to deflect a pass from the grasp of Texas Aggie receiver Carl Roaches. The spectacular play came with 30 seconds remaining and the Aggies facing a third and ten from the Tiger 26 on Sept. 22, 1973.
LSU won, 28-23. Former LSU great Mike Williams in Tiger Stadium in 2012. Former Covington High, LSU and NFL standout Mike Williams, pictured, in the front yard of his Covington home.
Mike Williams still has his signature smile, even if he can’t run as fast as he once did. The now 70-year-old former Covington High and LSU standout spent nine seasons in the NFL, .