Ryan Williams
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Running Back Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | ARI | 5 | 58 | 164 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 44 | 0 | 2 | 17 |
Career Summary
Ryan Williams is a former running back who played at Virginia Tech and in the NFL.
NFL.com lists Williams as a running back from Virginia Tech. Virginia Tech's player bio identifies him as Ryan Gene Williams.
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Early Life
Williams was born April 9, 1990, in Cold Spring, New York.
Virginia Tech's player bio lists Williams' birth date and birthplace and identifies Manassas, Virginia, as his hometown.
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High School
Williams attended Stonewall Jackson High School in Manassas, Virginia.
He was a four-year starter who rushed for more than 3,000 career yards. As a junior, he gained 1,574 yards and scored 22 touchdowns; he was named second-team all-state by the Associated Press.
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College Career
Williams became a productive tailback at Virginia Tech.
Virginia Tech's player record lists 1,538 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns along with 14 receptions for 180 yards. Virginia Tech recorded nine 100-yard rushing games for him that regular season.
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Path to the NFL
Williams entered the NFL after his Virginia Tech career.
NFL.com lists Williams with two years of NFL experience and Virginia Tech as his college.
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NFL Career
Williams played professionally as a running back.
NFL.com lists Williams as a running back with two years of NFL experience.
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Career Accomplishments
Williams set an ACC freshman touchdown record in 2009.
Virginia Tech's postgame notes reported that his 20 total touchdowns and 19 rushing touchdowns set the ACC freshman touchdown record.
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Playing Style
Williams was a highly regarded all-purpose high-school running back.
Virginia Tech listed Williams as one of the country's top running-back recruits and noted his rushing and receiving production at Stonewall Jackson.
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Legacy
Williams' freshman season remains a notable Virginia Tech rushing campaign.
He tied the school record with nine 100-yard rushing games in the 2009 regular season and recorded 20 touchdowns, including 19 on the ground.
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23420, 00-0027976, 1990-04-09, Ryan Williams, Ryan, Williams
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