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Antonio Williams Transferring To UNC
April 24, 2018 | Football
CHAPEL HILL --- Running back Antonio Williams will join the North Carolina football program after transferring from Ohio State. A native of New London, North Carolina, Williams will have two years of eligibility remaining after sitting out the 2018 season per NCAA transfer rules.
Williams appeared in 13 games for the Buckeyes, including 12 as a sophomore in 2017. The 5-11, 210-pound back rushed 63 times for 318 yards during his time in Columbus, scoring three touchdowns and averaging 5.0 yards per carry. The North Stanly High School product also caught five passes for 25 yards as a sophomore.
Williams was a consensus 4-star prospect after rushing for 7,999 yards at North Stanly. He averaged 178.8 yards per game for his career with 81 touchdowns scored and had three consecutive 2,000-yard seasons - 2,150 as a senior, 2,267 as a junior and 2,170 as a sophomore.
Williams appeared in 13 games for the Buckeyes, including 12 as a sophomore in 2017. The 5-11, 210-pound back rushed 63 times for 318 yards during his time in Columbus, scoring three touchdowns and averaging 5.0 yards per carry. The North Stanly High School product also caught five passes for 25 yards as a sophomore.
Williams was a consensus 4-star prospect after rushing for 7,999 yards at North Stanly. He averaged 178.8 yards per game for his career with 81 touchdowns scored and had three consecutive 2,000-yard seasons - 2,150 as a senior, 2,267 as a junior and 2,170 as a sophomore.
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