Shaud Williams

Infobox NFLactive


name=Shaud Williams
currentteam=Buffalo Bills
currentnumber=36
|width=200
caption=Shaud Williams (right) on "Da Ali G Show"
currentposition=Running back
birthdate=birth date and age|1980|10|2
birthplace=Andrews, Texas
heightft=5
heightin=7
weight=193
undraftedyear=2004
debutyear=2004
debutteam=Buffalo Bills
highlights=
* Second-team All-SEC (2003)
* Doak Walker Award semifinalist (2003)
college=Alabama
pastteams=
* Buffalo Bills (2004-present)
statweek=17
statseason=2007
statlabel1=Rushing yards
statvalue1=330
statlabel2=Rushing average
statvalue2=3.7
statlabel3=Rushing TDs
statvalue3=2
nfl=WIL521301

Shaud Rashae Williams (born October 2, 1980 in Andrews, Texas) is an American football running back for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football at Alabama.

Early years

Shaud's high school football career rushing mark of 7,712 yds remains 9th best in Texas history.

College career

He began college career at Texas Tech, but transferred to the University of Alabama in 2001. Upon arriving at the "Capstone", Shaud had to sit out year to satisfy NCAA transfer rules. In 2002, due to an early season ending injury to starter Ahmaad Galloway, Williams was effective immediately. After taking his first carry from scrimmage against the University of Arkansas in 2002, Williams raced untouched 80 yards to the end zone. Shaud shared the running duties with former player Santonio Beard. The duo combined for a virtually unstoppable rushing attack engineered by former head coach Dennis Franchione. The Crimson Tide finished the season with 10-3 without a bowl appearance due to being on probation. In 2003, Shaud Williams rushed for over 1,300 yards in his first full year as a starter.

Professional career

He was not selected in the NFL Draft.

Williams was fourth on the depth chart behind Marshawn Lynch, Fred Jackson, and Dwayne Wright. He re-signed with the Bills on December 6, 2007 after being released in training camp. He has played in the NFL for four years.

Personal

Shaud appeared on an episode of "Da Ali G Show" while he was attending the University of Alabama. He was asked a series of questions by the character Bruno that implied Bruno believed Shaud to be homosexual. Shaud seemed surprised, and concluded the interview by saying to the Austrian gay community, "I'm not gay, so don't come looking for me."

External links

* [http://buffalobills.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=122780 Buffalo Bills bio]