Football Player Bios

 

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Chris Wade OL / DL 6-6 290 lbs
2009: Assigned to the Tulsa Talons (AFL2) on February 17. Placed on Injured Reserve on March 23. Had 7 tackles, 2 sacks for -11 yards and 2 passes deflected in 6 games.

 

Arkansas: A Hog from 2006-2007.

Gavin Walls DE 6-2 235 lbs

2010: Traded from Winnipeg to the Montreal Alouettes (CFL) on February 26. Released on March 3. Re-signed with Montreal on March 8. Placed on the extended injured list after tearing a knee ligament in June.

2009: Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL)-- re-signed with Winnipeg on January 28. Lost for the season in mid-October with a ruptured ACL. Had 23 tackles, 5 sacks for -33 yards, 1 pass deflected and 1 carry for 9 yards in 14 games.

2008: Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL)-- named to the 2008 CFL East Division All-Star team on November 3. Had 69 tackles, 10 sacks, 2 passes deflected, 1 fumble forced, 1 fumble recovered and returned -3 yards and 1 carry for 8 yards in 18 games.

2007: Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL)-- named the Rogers CFL Defensive Player of the Week on July 11 (2 sacks, 5 tackles, fumble recovery). Placed on the Reserve List on July 20. Activated on July 28. Placed on the Injured List on October 5. Activated on October 13. Had 63 tackles, 11 sacks, 4 passes deflected, 2 fumbles forced and 3 fumbles recovered and returned 35 yards for 1 touchdown in 19 games. Lost in the 95th Grey Cup Championship game.

2006: Signed a multi-year contract extension with Winnipeg (CFL) on March 10. Named the Rogers CFL Lineman of the Week on October 18 after a 3 sack game. Named to the 2006 CFL East Division All-Star team on November 1. Had 44 tackles, 1 pass deflected and 11 sacks (4th in the league) in 17 games.

2005: Signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL on February 3. Named the Rogers CFL Lineman of the Week on July 20 after having three sacks the previous week. Named the Rogers CFL Lineman of the Week on September 20 after scoring two defensive touchdowns the previous week. Named the Rogers CFL Lineman of the Week on October 12 after having seven tackles and four sacks on October 10. Named the Rogers CFL Lineman of the Week on October 18. 55 tackles, 12 sacks, 2 fumbles forced, 1 interception returned 10 yds for a touchdown, 1 fumble recovered and returned 79 yds for a touchdown and 4 passes deflected in 15 games. Named Winnipeg's Top Rookie and Top Defensive Player on November 2. Named the West Division finalist for the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie Award on November 9. Named to the 2005 CFL West Division All-Star team on November 10. Named the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie on November 24.

2004: Drafted in the fifth round of the NFL-Europe free agent draft by Scotland. 19 tackles, 2 sacks for -13 yards, 1 pdf in 9 games.

2003: Signed a free agent contract with the Minnesota Vikings in early May. Released on August 20.

 

Arkansas: A Hog from 2001-2002. Had 28 tackles in 2001. Had 44 tackles and six sacks in 2002. Spent time at Coffeyville Community College before coming to Arkansas.

Cedric Washington WR 6-2 210 lbs
2010: Signed with the Abilene Ruff Riders of the Indoor Football League on March 2. Had 1 carry for 4 yards, 3 kick returns for 15 yards and 4 tackles in 2 games.

 

Arkansas: A Hog from 2002-2006.

Dante Wesley CB 6-1 210 lbs

2010: Signed a two-year contract with the Detroit Lions on April 6. Released on September 4. Re-signed on September 30. Released on October 19. Had 2 tackles in 3 games.

2009: Carolina Panthers-- suspended for one game by the NFL on October 19. Had 11 tackles, 1 sack for -5 yards, 2 quarterback hits, 3 passes deflected and 2 fumbles recovered in 15 games.

2008: Carolina Panthers-- signed a two-year contract on February 28. Had 1 punt return for 0 yards, 9 tackles, 3 passes deflected, 1 fumble forced and 2 fumbles recovered and returned 12 yards for 1 touchdown in 17 games.

2007: Traded by the Chicago Bears to the New England Patriots for a draft pick on August 7. Released on September 1. Signed with the Carolina Panthers on September 2. Placed on Injured Reserve (collarbone) on September 17. Had 2 tackles in 2 games.

2006: Chicago Bears-- signed a two-year contract on March 16. Had 13 tackles, 1 punt return for 0 yards and 1 fumble in 16 games, including 3 tackles in 3 playoff games. Played in Super Bowl XLI.

2005: Carolina Panthers-- 22 tackles, 1 fumble forced, 2 fumbles recovered and 1 pass deflected in 19 games.

2004: Carolina Panthers-- 20 tackles and 1 kickoff returned for 15 yards in 13 games.

2003: Carolina Panthers-- 20 tackles, 3 passes deflected, 1 sack for -4 yards, 1 fumble forced, and 1 fumble recovered in 20 games. Lost in the Super Bowl.

2002: Selected by Carolina with the 2nd pick (#100 overall) of the 4th round on April 21. Signed a three year contract on July 15. Made his first career NFL start on October 13. 18 tackles, 8 passes deflected and 1 fumble forced in 11 games.

 

College: Began his collegiate career as a walk-on receiver at Arkansas...shifted to cornerback for the Razorbacks as a redshirt freshman, then transferred to Arkansas-Pine Bluff...tough competitor, evident during the 2000 season, as he played the entire year with a cumbersome cast to protect a broken bone in his left hand...has started every game he has played in during his UAPB career...recorded 98 tackles (60 solos) with 35 deflected passes and seven interceptions during his time at UAPB.

La'Zerius White OL / DL 6-4 340 lbs

2005: Announced his retirement from football on April 15.

2004: L.A. Avengers (AFL)-- placed on injured reserve on February 2. Activated from injured reserve on February 26. Traded to the Philadelphia Soul (AFL) on February 26. Released on March 13. Signed to the practice squad of the Dallas Desperados (AFL) on April 8. Released on May 31.

2003: L.A. Avengers (AFL)-- placed on injured reserve on May 16. Activated from the IR on May 30. 4.5 tackles and 2 QB hurries on defense. One catch for 15 yards and a TD on offense.

2002: L.A. Avengers (AFL)-- signed as a free-agent on June 13. Had 2.5 tackles and one sack in limited duty.

 

Arkansas: A Hog from 1997-2001.

Bobbie Williams OG 6-4 345 lbs

2011: Cincinnati Bengals-- suspended for the first four games of the season. Placed on Injured Reserve with a broken ankle on December 12. Had one tackle in nine games started.

2010: Cincinnati Bengals-- signed a two-year contract on April 5. Started 16 games.

2009: Cincinnati Bengals-- named the Bengals recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award on December 16. Had 1 tackle and 1 fumble forced in 17 games started.

2008: Cincinnati Bengals-- had 2 fumbles recovered and 1 tackle in 16 games started.

2007: Cincinnati Bengals-- had 1 tackle and 2 fumbles recovered in 16 games started.

2006: Cincinnati Bengals-- signed a three-year contract extension (through 2009) on April 7. Started 13 games.

2005: Cincinnati Bengals-- 4 tackles in 17 games started at right guard.

2004: Cincinnati Bengals-- signed a three-year, $4 million deal on March 26. Had 3 tackles in 16 games (all starts).

2003: Philadelphia Eagles-- 14 games, 1 tackle.

2002: Philadelphia Eagles

2001: Philadelphia Eagles-- played in and started first NFL game on January 6, 2002 in a game at Tampa Bay.

2000: Philadelphia Eagles-- inactive for every game. Drafted in the 2nd round, 61st overall selection.

 

Arkansas: A Hog from 1996-99, second team All-SEC in his senior year.

Boo Williams TE / WR 6-4 265 lbs

2008: Waived by the Kansas City Brigade (AFL) on March 3. Had 2 tackles in 1 game.

2007: Signed with the Kansas City Brigade (AFL) on January 22. Placed on injured reserve on February 27. Activated from IR on March 29. Named the AFL Ironman of the Week on May 8. Placed on Injured Reserve (Achilles) on June 6. Had 45 catches for 474 yards and 17 touchdowns, 2 carries for 1 yard, 14 tackles and 1 fumble recovery in 10 games. Re-signed with Kansas City on June 21.

2006: Released by New Orleans on February 23. Signed with the New York Giants on June 8. Released by NY on August 28.

2005: New Orleans Saints-- tore the ACL and MCL in his right knee on August 26 and missed the season.

2004: New Orleans Saints-- signed a three-year deal on January 22. Had 33 catches for 362 yards and 2 TD's in 16 games (9 starts). Also had 4 tackles and 1 fumble forced.

2003: New Orleans Saints-- had 9 catches for 110 yards and 1 TD against Philadelphia on November 23. 41 catches for 436 yards and 4 TD's in 16 games. Also had 1 tackle and 1 fumble recovered.

2002: Re-signed by New Orleans on May 15. 13 catches for 143 yards and 2 TD's, 1 tackle and one 2-point conversion catch.

2001: Signed by the New Orleans Saints as a free agent, released on September 1, signed to the Saints' practice squad on September 3. Signed to the active roster on October 27. Played first NFL game on October 28. Started his first game on November 4 against the New York Jets. Caught his first and second NFL touchdowns on November 18 against Indianapolis. Played 11 games, starting four, and had 20 for 202 yards and three TD's.

 

At Arkansas from 1999 to 2000. At Coffeyville Community College prior to Arkansas.

D.J. Williams TE 6-2 245 lbs
2011: Drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round (141 overall) of the NFL draft on April 30. Signed a four-year contract on July 29. Had 2 catches for 13 yards and 1 tackle in 13 games.

 

Arkansas: A Hog from 2007-10. Won the John Mackey Award and the Disney Spirit Award in 2010. Played for the South Team in the 2011 Senior Bowl.

Damian Williams WR 6-1 199 lbs
2011: Tennessee Titans-- had 45 catches for 592 yards and 5 touchdowns in 15 games (13 started).

2010: Drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the third round (77th overall) of the NFL draft on April 23. Placed on the active/physically-unable-to-perform list on July 31. Activated on August 11. Had 16 catches for 219 yards, 1 carry for 5 yards and 4 tackles in 16 games (1 started).

 

Arkansas: A Hog in 2006. Named an All-SEC Freshman. At Southern Cal from 2007-09. First Team All-Pac 10 wide receiver and kick returner in 2009. Had 70 catches for 1,010 yards and 6 touchdowns in '09.

George Wilson SS 6-0 211 lbs

2011: Buffalo Bills-- named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week on October 12. Named the Buffalo Bills 2011 Walter Payton Man of the Year. Had 106 tackles, 1 quarterback hurry, 4 interceptions returned 26 yards, 6 passes deflected, 2 fumbles forced, 1 fumble recovered and 1 carry for 6 yards in 13 games started.

2010: Buffalo Bills-- re-signed to a one-year contract on March 29. Had 35 tackles, 4 passes deflected, 2 interceptions returned 65 yards, 1 fumble forced, 1 fumble recovered and 1 kickoff return in 16 games (2 started).

2009: Buffalo Bills-- signed a one-year contract tender on April 3. Had 103 tackles, 2 sacks for -7 yards, 2 quarterback hits, 1 forced fumble, 4 interceptions for 23 yards and 6 passes deflected in 16 games (12 started). Named the Buffalo Bills 2009 Walter Payton Man of the Year.

2008: Buffalo Bills-- chosen to receive the President's Volunteer Service Award on November 28. Had 25 tackles, 1.5 sacks for -9 yards, 1 QB hit, 2 fumbles recovered and 1 kickoff return for 7 yards in 16 games (3 started).

2007: Buffalo Bills-- made his first career start at safety on October 8 (Monday Night Football) and intercepted a Tony Romo (Dallas) pass, which he returned 25 yards for a touchdown (his first career INT and TD). Placed on injured reserve on December 14. Had 37 tackles, 4 passes deflected, 2 interceptions returned 25 yards for 1 touchdown, 1 fumble recovery returned 20 yards for 1 touchdown, 1 kickoff returned 0 yards and 1 fumble in 12 games (9 started).

2006: Buffalo Bills-- released on September 2. Signed to the practice squad on September 3. Signed to the active roster on December 29.

2005: Buffalo Bills-- 2 tackles in 3 games.

2004: Signed with the Detroit Lions as a free agent on April 26. Released on September 4. Signed to the practice squad on September 14. Released by Detroit on October 12. Signed to the Buffalo Bills practice squad on October 18.

 

Arkansas: A Hog from 1999-2003.

Kenny Wright CB 6-1 205 lbs

2008: Contract was terminated be Cleveland on May 14.

2007: Cleveland Browns-- signed a three-year contract on March 4. Had 6 tackles in 7 games (1 started).

2006: Washington Redskins-- signed on April 3. Had 39 tackles, 13 passes deflected and 1 interception in 16 games (9 started).

2005: Jacksonville Jaguars-- Signed on March 31. 78 tackles, 6 passes deflected and 2 interceptions returned 4 yards in 16 games.

2004: Houston Texans-- 8 tackles, 1 sack in 16 games.

2003: Houston Texans-- 60 tackles, 14 passes deflected, 1 fumble forced, 3 interceptions and 1 sack in 15 games. Placed on IR on December 22 with a leg injury.

2002: Houston Texans-- 42 tackles, 9 passes deflected, 1 sack for -13 yards and 1 fumble recovered and returned 40 yards for a touchdown in 16 games.

2001: Minnesota Vikings-- 45 tackles, 7 passes deflected, 15 games.

2000: Minnesota Vikings-- 47 tackles, 3 passes deflected, 17 games.

1999: Minnesota Vikings-- Drafted in the 4th round. 80 tackles, 5 passes deflected, one forced fumble and 1 interception returned 11 yards in 18 games.

 

Arkansas: A Hog from 1995-96. Redshirted in 1995 and had 14 tackles in 1996. Lettered three years (1997-99) at Northwestern (La.) State.

 

 

 

 

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