Rodrick Williams Jr.

Class:
Senior
Position:
RB
Hometown:
Lewisville, Texas
High School:
Lewisville HS

2015 • SENIOR SEASON: Played in all 13 games and started one • rushed 33 times for 108 yards and one touchdown • caught four passes for 58 yards • made five tackles on special teams. Game-by-Game: Started against TCU and rushed nine times for 32 yards and also caught two passes for 14 yards • carried the ball six times for 20 yards at Colorado State • rushed six times for 18 yards against Kent State • competed on special teams against Ohio and at Northwestern • rushed three times for 14 yards and also played on special teams against Purdue • played on special teams against Nebraska and Michigan • rushed five times for nine yards and caught two passes for 44 yards at Ohio State • carried the ball four times for 15 yards and one touchdown at Iowa • played on offense and on special teams against Illinois • competed on special teams against Wisconsin and against Central Michigan.

2014 • JUNIOR SEASON: Played in 13 games and saw action on offense and special teams • rushed 23 times for 114 yards and three touchdowns • caught one pass for six yards • made one tackle. Game-by-Game: Rushed six times for 19 yards and caught one pass for six yards against Eastern Illinois • played on special teams against Middle Tennessee • rushed four times for 16 yards at TCU • competed on special teams against San Jose State • rushed four times for 14 yards and made one tackle on special teams at Michigan • played on special teams against Northwestern, Purdue and at Illinois • rushed five times for 23 yards and one touchdown against Iowa • played on special teams against Ohio State • rushed three times for 22 yards at Nebraska, which included a 19-yard touchdown • competed at Wisconsin • rushed for a 20-yard touchdown on his only carry against Missouri.

2013 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Played in 10 games and started six • rushed 60 times for 332 yards • did not have a negative rush on the season • scored three rushing touchdowns • made two tackles on special teams. Game-by-Game: Carried the ball four times for 13 yards against UNLV • rushed 16 times for a career-high 148 yards (most by a true sophomore since Alex Daniels ran for 155 yards Kent State in 2006) and one touchdown at New Mexico State • rushed 10 times for 56 yards and two touchdowns against Western Illinois • carried the ball 15 times for 60 yards against San Jose State • rushed seven times for 22 yards against Iowa • carried the ball eight times for 33 yards at Michigan • played on special teams at Northwestern • missed the Nebraska and Indiana game with an injury • did not play against Penn State • played on special teams against Wisconson, at Michigan State and versus Syracuse.

2012 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Played in the final eight games of the season and started against Purdue • rushed 57 times for 261 yards and two touchdowns • shared Outstanding Offensive Freshman of the Year honors with quarterback Philip Nelson. Game-by-Game: Made his Minnesota and collegiate debut against Northwestern and had six carries for 18 yards • competed at Wisconsin and carried the ball six times for 20 yards • registered nine carries for 43 yards and his first career touchdown vs. Purdue • picked up 42 yards on nine carries vs. Michigan • rushed 10 times for 55 yards and recorded the first catch of his career at Illinois • rushed seven times at Nebraska and once against Michigan State • set career highs in carries (12) and yards (60), while rushing for one touchdown vs. Texas Tech.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Lewisville High School • back-to-back second-team All-District 8-5A selection • rushed 157 times for 850 yards and five touchdowns in 2011 • caught 26 passes for 389 yards and three scores as a senior • totals from his 2011 campaign ranked No. 10 in total rushing yards in the state and No. 25 in yards per game • ranked No. 9 in Texas in all-purpose yards for 2011 with 1,239 • carried the ball 94 times for 465 yards and four scores as a junior • coached by Dick Olin.

PERSONAL: Rodrick Williams Jr. was born March 29, 1994 • son of Rodrick Sr. and Quwonia Williams • has two proud younger brothers Chandler and Corbin Williams.