| Malcolm Williams |
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Sophomore
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| Hometown:
Garland, Texas
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| High School:
Garland
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| Height / Weight:
6-3 / 220
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| Position:
WR
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| Experience:
So.-1L
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· Career statistics
· 2008 season highlights video
Second-year wide receiver who played in all 13 games, starting six, in 2008 ... caught 17 passes for 304 yards (No. 5 on UT's single-season freshman list) (17.9 ypc) and three TDs (T-No. 2 on UT's single-season freshman list) ... gained valuable experience as a redshirt in 2007 ... earned all-state honors in both football and track and field ... was tabbed one of ESPN's top 150 national prospects ... spent time at six different positions as a prepster.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2008)
Appeared in all 13 games, starting six ... caught 17 passes for 304 yards (17.9 ypc) and three TDs ... the 304 receiving yards rank fifth on UT's single-season freshman list and the three TDs are tied for second ... also returned four kickoffs for 80 yards and registered four special-teams tackles ... recorded three catches for 25 yards in his collegiate debut versus FAU ... caught his first career TD, a 32-yard reception, against No. 11 Missouri ... posted four catches for 182 yards and two TDs, including a career-long 91-yarder, at No. 7 Texas Tech ... set career highs in receptions, yards and touchdowns versus the Red Raiders ... the 182 receiving yards rank fifth on UT's single-game list and second on the school's freshman single-game list ... the 91-yard TD reception is the fifth-longest pass play on UT record and the second longest by a freshman ... also recorded two special teams tackles at Texas Tech ... caught three passes for 27 yards versus Baylor and posted a 30-yard kickoff return ... tallied a 14-yard reception, two special teams tackles and a forced fumble at Kansas ... redshirted in 2007.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Jeff Jordan at Garland H.S. ... earned all-state honors in football and track and field ... spent time at RB, WR, CB, S, KR and PR in his career ... was a member of ESPN's top 150 national prospects ... helped his team to a 22-6 record during his two years as a starter ... scored TDs by reception, rush and return during his career ... named first-team 5A all-state by The Associated Press and third-team all-state by the Texas Sports Writers Association at wide receiver as a senior ... also named first-team 5A all-state by the Texas Sports Writers Association at defensive back ... tabbed first-team all-district 10-5A ... recorded 45 tackles and four interceptions, including one for a TD ... had 38 receptions for 550 yards (14.5 ypc) and four TDs, while rushing 30 times for 440 yards (14.7 ypc) and six TDs ... helped Garland to a 12-3 record and a spot in the 5A state semifinals ... finished the season ranked fifth in Texas Football's final Top 25 poll ... became the second Owl team since 1964 to win 12 games and the first since 1963-64 to win playoff games in back-to-back years ... intercepted two passes, returning one for a 27-yard TD and rushed for 115 yards and a TD in a 31-14 playoff win over Klein Oak ... named honorable mention all-district 10-5A as a junior despite missing six games due to injury ... notched 17 tackles, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery on defense ... made 17 receptions for 315 yards and four TDs on offense ... helped Garland to a 10-3 record in advancing to the 5A regional semifinals ... had three receptions for 65 yards and a TD, four rushes for 55 yards and a TD and scored on a fumble recovery against DeSoto ... also a three-year letterman in track and field ... member of relay teams that finished third in the state in the 4x100m and second in the 4x200m as a senior... also ran the 100m and 200m.
PERSONAL
Born in Dallas, Texas ... enrolled in the college of education ... enjoys video games and comedy.
The M. Williams File
Nickname: Mac
During pregame, I like to: Listen to my iPod
Favorite TV channel: BET
Favorite TV show: The Wire
I can't believe I watch: That 70's Show
Favorite movie: Coming to America
Favorite actor: Jet Li
Favorite superhero: Batman
Favorite music artist: Chamillionaire
Favorite video game: Madden
Favorite cartoon character: Bugs Bunny
M. Williams' career statistics
