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Impact Williams was able to partake in Arizona's last two team practices. Thus, Wildcats head coach Jedd Fisch is confident the injured running back can participate in their bowl game.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to be available Williams (leg) is expected to be available for Arizona's bowl game against Oklahoma on Dec. 28, Brian Pedersen of SB Nation reports.
Recovered from ankle issue Williams was apparently limited by an ankle injury in the Week 4 loss to Cal, Justin Spears of Tucson.com reports. He had one carry for 15 yards and a catch for 21 yards.
Impact Williams burst onto the scene in his Wildcat debut, carrying the ball 14 times for 88 yards and a touchdown. Since then, the Florida State transfer has totaled just 12 carries for 43 yards over the last three games. Williams was bothered by an ankle injury and was limited to just two touches against Cal, but turned them into 36 yards. It was enough to impress head coach Jedd Fisch, who praised Williams' running ability and even admitted they should've gotten him more involved. Now 100 percent healthy heading into Week 5, Williams could be in line for a role similar to Week 1.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
In mix for big playing time Coach Jedd Fisch said Friday at Pac-12 media day that Williams should be in the mix for significant playing time during the 2022 campaign, Michael Lev of the Arizona Daily Star rep...
Impact Williams' best campaign came as a freshman back in 2019, when he compiled 84 carries for 400 yards and a pair of scores, including 130 rushing yards against a No. 2 LSU team. He's joining his third school since beginning college after spending last season at Florida State, and it appears he's made enough of an impression on the coaching staff to be in consideration for a sizable workload. However, there's still a long way to go in camp and a crowded running back room in Tuscon, so it remains to be seen how the carries will be doled out in the opener.
JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Meet the New Orleans Saints coaches: D.J. Williams Williams is entering his fourth season with the Black & Gold
JULY 12, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Heads to Arizona Williams has committed to transfer from Florida State to Arizona.
Impact Given that this is Williams' second transfer, he may require a waiver to be immediately eligible for the 2022 campaign. He was unable to carve out a regular role in the Seminoles' backfield rotation last year, totaling just10 rushes for 47 yards and his biggest season came as a freshman back in 2019 when he racked up 84 carries for 400 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Enters transfer portal Williams has entered the transfer portal, Brendan Sonnone of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact The former Auburn Tiger had transferred back to his home state to seek more opportunities, but only appeared in four games and recorded 10 carries. Williams was in and out of practice and on and off the Seminoles roster last year for reasons mostly unknown, and with waning eligibility, he should be looking hard for the right fit in the portal.
JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Going through warmups Williams (undisclosed) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Jacksonville State, Brendan Sonnone of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Williams could be available to make his Florida State debut Saturday after missing the opener. He was not on the depth chart earlier in the week so it's not a guarantee he will play even if available, however.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from depth chart Williams (undisclosed) isn't listed on the depth chart ahead of Week 2 versus Jacksonville State, Rivals.com reports.
Impact Williams wasn't part of the pregame warmups leading up to Sunday's opener versus Notre Dame either, so it's unclear at this point exactly where he's at and what is keeping him out of the picture. In any event, it doesn't look like he will be part of the Seminoles' backfield picture in Week 2.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not warming up Sunday Williams wasn't seen during warmups ahead of Sunday's game against Notre Dame, Brendan Sonnone of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact It's not yet clear why Williams was absent from warmups, but he appears to be unavailable for Sunday's season opener. The transfer from Auburn is slated to compete for touches with Jashaun Corbin and Lawrance Toafili once he's available.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
A slimmer D.J. Williams is bringing power to FSU's run game D.J. Williams lost about 15 pounds this offseason, and is running quicker and with more authority
AUGUST 24, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
WATCH: D.J. Williams playing faster after weight loss Running back D.J. Williams discusses his weight loss, role in the offense, and more.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
D.J. Williams on choosing FSU: 'Just having a relationship with people' D.J. Williams chose to get closer to his hometown when he decided to transfer to Florida State after two years at Auburn. He also made his d...
JANUARY 19, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Malzahn updates status of D.J. Williams and Shedrick Jackson Auburn may be without two offensive pieces on Saturday for its always entertaining matchup with LSU Saturday. The Auburn Tigers could be wit...
OCTOBER 29, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Held out Saturday Williams was held out of Saturday's team scrimmage for unknown reasons but Head Coach Gus Malzahn claims that he will be ready to go next week, Josh Vitale of the Montgomery Advert...
Impact It's unclear as to why Williams was the only running back to not participate during Saturday's session but his absence is nothing to lose sleep over as Malzahn sounded utterly confident that his top ball-carrier will be back in action sometime next week.
AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
