Arkansas running back Rawleigh Williams III announced Monday he is retiring from football. This decision comes after a Williams took a hit in spring practice that sent him to the hospital in an ambulance.
You can read his full statement HERE.
@The3rdRawleigh your as special as they come bro. If I ever have a son I hope he is half the man you are. Love ya #playersmakeplays— Tanner Burns (@CoachTBurns) May 8, 2017
It hurts to know that I can’t play by your side anymore, but thank you for taking me under your wing, and being a great leader Love you bro. https://t.co/7UH6sHBOIZ— Devwah Whaley (@devwah_whaley) May 8, 2017
Love this kid, happy to call him a friend and can’t wait to see what he dominates next https://t.co/oI1cLGsxfD— Frank Ragnow (@KNARFWONGAR) May 8, 2017
Tough loss for Arkansas, but kudos to RWIII. Insightful letter to explain a difficult decision. Seems like a mature young man. https://t.co/182To8j5zn— Sam Khan Jr. (@skhanjr) May 8, 2017
Sad news @The3rdRawleigh has to hang up the cleats. Hate to see it end like this but his Future is Bright as a young man and @ArkRazorbacks— Marcus Spears (@mspear96) May 8, 2017
@The3rdRawleigh @RazorbackEquip An awesome player and an even better man and leader.— Dalton Wagner (@DaltonWagner78) May 8, 2017
@The3rdRawleigh pic.twitter.com/wY7RcZ293H— T.J. Hammonds (@Just_Theron) May 8, 2017
@The3rdRawleigh Rawleigh, it has been one of the best years of my coaching career to coach a young man of your character.— Reggie Mitchell (@coachregmitch) May 8, 2017
@The3rdRawleigh Man I’m speechless, not gonna be the same without you… Wishing you the best of luck for whatever you decide to pursue in!!! Love you bro✊🏽— Cheyenne O’Grady (@OhMyGrady85) May 8, 2017
What a heartfelt and mature letter by @The3rdRawleigh, who’s a reflection of his parents, the Arkansas program and @BretBielema.— Chris Low (@ClowESPN) May 8, 2017
