Rawleigh Williams III explained

Rawleigh Williams III
Currentnumber:22
Position:Running back
Birth Date:28 August 1996
Birth Place:Dallas, Texas
Heightft:5
Heightin:10
Weight:223
Highlights:
Highschool:Dallas (TX) Lynch
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Espn:3916921

Rawleigh Williams III (born August 28, 1996) is a former American football running back. He played college football at the University of Arkansas.

Early years

Williams III attended Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas, Texas. During his career he rushed for 5,023 yards and 71 touchdowns, including 2,814 yards and 37 touchdowns his senior year.[1] [2] He originally committed to the University of Mississippi to play college football, but changed to the University of Arkansas.[3]

College career

As a true freshman at Arkansas in 2015, Williams rushed for 254 yards on 56 carries over seven games.[4] He missed the final six games of the season after suffering a neck injury.[5] Williams returned from the injury in 2016 and took over as the starting running back. He ended the regular season with an SEC leading 1,326 yards with 12 touchdowns. On May 8, 2017, Williams announced that he was stepping down from football due to an injury he suffered during spring activities.[6]

Work

In 2021, Williams was named a partner at the sports division of management company Milk & Honey.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: HOG FUTURES Rawleigh Williams III: Loaded position won't deter running back . Arkansasonline.com . 2015-07-03 . 2016-12-02.
  2. Web site: Hog Calls: Freshman Williams off and running . Arkansasonline.com . 22 August 2015. 2016-12-02.
  3. Web site: Texas running back's family sold on Arkansas' staff . WholeHogSports.com . 2014-12-21 . 2016-12-02.
  4. Web site: Arkansas must adjust backfield following Williams' injury | Malvern Daily Record . Malvern-online.com . 2015-10-28 . 2016-12-02.
  5. Web site: Rawleigh Williams was fortunate to return from neck injury . WholeHogSports.com . 2016-12-02.
  6. Web site: Goodbread. Chase. Rawleigh Williams to quit football after spring injury. NFL. May 8, 2017.
  7. Web site: Milk & Honey Expands, Rebrands With New Sports Division . billboard.com . 17 February 2021.