Andre Williams (American football)

Andre Williams
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Williams with the New York Giants in 2014
No. 44
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1992-08-28) August 28, 1992 (age 32)
Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:Parkland (South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania)
College:Boston College
NFL draft:2014 / round: 4 / pick: 113
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:332
Rushing yards:1,090
Rushing average:3.3
Rushing touchdowns:8
Receiving yards:137
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Andre Rishard Williams (born August 28, 1992) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Boston College Eagles. He was a finalist for the 2013 Heisman Trophy, and won the 2013 Doak Walker Award as the nation's best running back. During the 2013 season, Williams became only the 16th player in NCAA history to rush for over 2,000 yards and he finished his college career ranked fifth all-time for most yards rushed in a single season with 2,177 yards. He was selected by the New York Giants in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL draft.