Arkansas running back Rawleigh Williams underwent neck surgery Sunday and is expected to make a full recovery, the program announced. after being carted from the field during the
Williams went down during the third quarter of the Razorbacks’ quadruple-overtime win over Auburn Saturday and remained there for more than 10 minutes before he was taken to a local hospital. Williams left the stadium in control of all his extremities.
The following is a statement from head coach @BretBielema regarding running back @The3rdRawleigh. pic.twitter.com/Qana5MlVmz
— Arkansas Razorback Football (@RazorbackFB) October 25, 2015
Williams is a freshman from Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas.
I am blessed. The doctor explained that I'm very lucky and should fully recover. My family and I are very thankful for your prayers. WooPig
— Rawleigh III (@The3rdRawleigh) October 25, 2015
Williams sits today as the Razorbacks’ second-leading rusher with 56 carries for 254 yards and one touchdown.
