DeAngelo Williams (2014) - M Club Hall of Fame - University of Memphis Athletics

DeAngelo Williams

Induction:
2014

DeAngelo Williams (2002-05), a native of Wynne, Arkansas, arrived on the Memphis campus in the fall of 2002 and began rewriting the Tiger football record book. In four years, he rushed for 6,026 career yards and 55 touchdowns on 969 attempts. In addition, he caught five touchdown passes and registered 723 receiving yards on 70 receptions.

Williams was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman team in 2002 and went on to be named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the year for three consecutive years. A Heisman Trophy candidate in 2005, Williams ended his career as the nation's leading rusher with an average of 178.55 yards per game.

During his storied career, Williams set the NCAA record for the most 100-yard rushing performances in a career with 34 and still ranks fourth in NCAA history with 6,026 rushing yards. He was also the NCAA record holder for career all-purpose yards with 7,573.

Named to 16 All-America teams, Williams was named to the Walter Camp and American Football Coaches Association All-America teams and was a finalist for the Doak Walker Award. He claimed MVP honors in the 2005 Motor City Bowl and the 2006 Senior Bowl.

Drafted in the first round by the NFL's Carolina Panthers, Williams is was the team's all-time leading rusher with 6,846 yards and 46 touchdowns on his induction to the M Club Hall of Fame.