DeAngelo Williams Net Worth, College, Biography, Age, Career

DeAngelo Williams Net Worth

DeAngelo Williams, an American former football running back whose full name is DeAngelo Chondon Williams has a net worth of $17 million.

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Biography

DeAngelo Chondon Williams, born on April 25, 1983, used to play football in the NFL. He joined the Carolina Panthers in 2006 after being drafted from Memphis College.

He played alongside Jonathan Stewart in Carolina until he left in 2014. Later, he played for the Pittsburgh Steelers until 2016. He even tried his hand at professional wrestling after his football career.

During high school at Wynne High School in Arkansas, Williams was a top running back. Despite an injury in his sophomore year, he performed well and made it to the Arkansas All-State team in 2000.

In his senior year, he set a record by rushing for 2,204 yards and 34 touchdowns, leading his team to the state 4A championship. You can also check out Bryce Young.

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Apart from football, Williams excelled in track and field. He still holds the state 4A record for the 100-meter dash. He also helped Wynne secure a second-place finish in the 2001 state track championships.

Rated 25th among the best running back prospects and second in Arkansas, Williams chose Memphis after considering Ole Miss, Arkansas, and Iowa.

Age

The American former football running back was born on April 25, 1983, in Wynne, Arkansas, United States. DeAngelo Chondon Williams is 40 years old as of 2023.

DeAngelo Chondon Williams College

Williams attended the University of Memphis and played for their football team. When he joined Memphis, he was highly regarded.

College Career

In his first game, a 52–6 win over Murray State, he rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown. Against Tulane, he got 166 rushing yards, including an 86-yard touchdown. He received the Conference USA Player of the Week award for his performance. He had two rushing touchdowns and 110 rushing yards against Army. He led the team with 684 rushing yards, 103 carries, and five rushing touchdowns.

In the 2003 season opener against Tennessee Tech, Williams had 61 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. He achieved a career-high 135 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in a game against Mississippi. The following week against Mississippi, he recorded 131 rushing yards, 36 receiving yards, and two rushing touchdowns. Also, read about Josh Charles.

He had over 100 yards against Southern Mississippi and gained 158 rushing yards. He broke the school record for consecutive games with at least 100 rushing yards. He continued the streak against the Houston Cougars with 120 rushing yards and two touchdowns. The next week he had 195 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Playing East Carolina, he made a record eight consecutive games with at least 100 rushing yards. He broke the school record for single-season rushing yards and attempts. Williams had 154 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown in a game against Louisville. The following week, he posted 136 rushing yards but injured his MCL. He ended the season with over 1,400 rushing yards, the most in school history, and led the nation in all-purpose yards. He was named the 2003 Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year.

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After missing games, Williams returned in the 2004 season opener against Mississippi with 118 rushing yards. He continued his streak of over 100 rushing yards. Against Chattanooga, he gained 136 rushing yards, three rushing touchdowns, 87 receiving yards, and a touchdown reception. His streak ended when UAB held him to 92 rushing yards. In the following game against Houston, he had 262 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. Against Tulane, he had 132 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. Williams had 57 yards in a game against Cincinnati before a productive run for the Tigers. Against Louisville, he had 200 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. In the next game, he recorded 199 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. He followed that up with 225 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns against East Carolina. Against South Florida, he had 263 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. Williams's junior season ended when he broke his leg playing Bowling Green. He led the nation with 22 rushing touchdowns and was named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year.

Before the 2005 season, Williams was considered a Heisman Trophy candidate. He was named by the Touchdown Club of Columbus as a Player to Watch in 2005. Williams started his senior season being held to 85 rushing yards against Ole Miss but followed with ten consecutive games of over 100 rushing yards. Against Chattanooga, he rushed for 205 yards. He recorded 223 yards in a loss to Tulsa. The next week, he posted 236 rushing yards in a victory over UTEP. He had 136 rushing yards in a road loss to Central Florida. He followed with 198 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in a win over Houston. He accumulated 226 rushing yards and two touchdowns in a victory over East Carolina. He had 167 rushing yards in a loss to UAB. He had 123 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown in a win over Southern Miss. He finished the regular season with 127 rushing yards in a victory over Marshall. In his final college game, the 2005 Motor City Bowl, Williams ran for a Bowl record 238 yards and scored three touchdowns. He was the top ground gainer in college football in 2005. He was also an All-America selection by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and the Walter Camp Foundation.

Williams was a finalist for the 2005 Doak Walker Award. He came in seventh overall in the Heisman Trophy voting. In 2005, he was named the inaugural winner of the ARA Sportsmanship Award. He was named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year for the third straight year.

Wife

The American former football running back is married. He married Risalyn Williams in 2016.

Parents

DeAngelo Chondon Williams parents are Sandra Hill and Odell Hill.