title: Willie Germany
text: # Willie Germany
  
  Willie James Germany Jr. (born May 9, 1948) is a former American football defensive back who played four years in the National Football League (NFL).
  
  ## Background
  
  Germany was born in Columbus, Georgia, he went to Howard High School (Ellicott City, Maryland) and he attended college at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland.
  
  ## Career
  
  Drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round (166th overall) of the 1971 NFL Draft, Germany played in 42 games during his four-year NFL career. A journeyman defensive back, Germany played for the Atlanta Falcons, the Detroit Lions, the Houston Oilers and the New England Patriots.
  
  