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Honors & Awards
- Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2012)
- Big 12 Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll (Spring 2011)
Austin Williams was a member of Nebraska’s special teams unit during the 2012 season and will look to continue to contribute in that role this fall. The 6-0, 205-pound Williams will also look to push for playing time in a linebacking corps that must replace all three starters from last season. A walk-on, Williams made the switch from the secondary to linebacker in 2012.
2012 (Sophomore)
Williams played in 13 games on Nebraska’s special teams and as a reserve linebacker. He made four tackles, with single tackles in four games.
2011 (Redshirt Freshman)
Williams added depth in the secondary, but did not appear in a game.
2010 (Redshirt)
Williams redshirted and worked on the scout team defensive unit.
Before Nebraska (Burke HS)
Williams, who was an honorable-mention Class A all-state selection by both the Omaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal Star, finished his senior year with 102 total tackles, 22 tackles for loss, nine sacks, two forced fumbles and six pass breakups from his linebacker spot.
On the offensive side of the ball, Williams rushed 48 times for 450 yards and seven touchdowns and also caught seven passes for 60 yards and three scores.
Personal
Austin is the son of Rodney and Marg Williams, and he was born on Oct. 2, 1991. He is a finance major and earned a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall of 2012. He also was selected to the 2011 Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Academic Honor Roll. Williams has volunteered at People’s City Mission, Husker Hotline, Husker Heroes, and at local hospital visits.
Career Stats
» Games Played–13 in 2012
» Tackles–1 UT, 3 AT, 4 TT in 2012
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