Football Player Bios

 

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Gavin Walls DE 6-3 237 lbs

2008: Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL)

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.

Dante Wesley CB 6-1 210 lbs

2008: Carolina Panthers-- signed a two-year contract on February 28.

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

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.

George Wilson SS 6-0 212 lbs

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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