Willie Armstead

Willie Armstead
No. 18
PositionSlotback
Wide receiver
Personal information
Born (1952-04-10) April 10, 1952 (age 74)
Newport News, Virginia, U.S.
Career information
CollegeUtah (1971-1974)
NFL draft1975: 13th round, 317
(By the Cleveland Browns)th overall pick
Career history
1976–1982Calgary Stampeders
Awards and highlights
  • 3× CFL All-Star (1978, 1979, 1982)

Willie Armstead (born April 10, 1952) is a former slotback and wide receiver who played seven seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Calgary Stampeders.

He is a native of Newport News, Virginia, a 1971 graduate of Newport News High School and a 1975 graduate of the University of Utah. He was named to the All-star team in 1978, 1979 and 1982.

He never played in the NFL, but was drafted to the Cleveland Browns in the 13th round of the 1975 NFL draft, and then signed as a free agent with the New England Patriots in 1976.

References

  1. ↑ Eskimos Place 14 On Western Conference Squad
  2. ↑ Bombers dominate West all-star team
  3. ↑ "1975 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
  4. ↑ Patriots Sign 25 Free Agents, Make Two Promotions