ASU junior running back Eno Benjamin (3) celebrates after scoring a rushing touchdown in the second half of the Territorial Cup on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. “College sports nowadays, it’s very difficult to go to medical school,” Williams said. Williams — his teammates call him “Doc” — is preparing to be a surgeon. Williams has assisted with patient rounds at Mayo Clinic and observed knee and shoulder surgeries, where he compares the teamwork it takes to get the job done in the operating room with football. Send a note to us at [email protected], Meet the 2020 NASCAR Championship 4 at Phoenix Raceway, Three Dot Thoughts – Let’s Not Sugar Coat, Chandler’s Zion Magalei Commits to Colorado, Sande Sez- Postcard from under the Friday Night Lights, From No Game to Big Game; Saguaro Beats Casteel, Kliff Kingsbury said he had zero trick-or-treaters Saturday at his house but did put a bunch of candy out “just in case there were any stragglers.”. Cornerback Kobe Williams signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Arizona State Press Snapchat, @statepress. Summers are hardly a break for most college athletes, especially football players. This website uses cookies to make your expierence better and easier. “Let me just say something,” he said. SAN FRANCISCO – Jamie Ruden (women's basketball) and Kyle Williams (football) were two of 23 student-athletes who were named recipients of Pac-12 Postgraduate Scholarships for the 2019-20 academic year, as announced by the league office on Monday. 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The Sun Devils wide receiver was worked on by Dr. Anikar Chhabra, the team physician and director of sports medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona. Kyle Williams made 45 receptions in the 2019 season, giving him the second most catches, only behind Aiyuk. Cornerback Kobe Williams signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He won’t expand much more past that. Few on the team are perhaps more deserving than Williams. “If you watch that route, it’s 110 percent how you coach (it) throughout,” Wilkins said of Williams. “Obviously, with my assistance and the some assistance of some of my residents, but he did the significant majority of the work and he’s the first author on the chapter for this book,” Chhabra said. Kyle Williams made 45 receptions in the 2019 season, giving him the second most catches, only behind Aiyuk. Memphis center Drew Kyser got a taste of what it is like to be a firefighter. Many ASU football players spent this past weekend waiting to hear their name called in the NFL Draft, two former Sun Devils heard just that. “I kind of look forward to both.”, Follow Ralph D. Russo at www.Twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at https://www.podcastone.com/AP-Top-25-College-Football-Podcast, More AP college football: https://apnews.com/tag/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25, In this June 28, 2018 photo provided by Arizona State University Media Relations, Arizona State wide receiver Kyle Williams, right, poses with Dr. Anikar Chhabra, the team physician and director of sports medicine, at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz. Summers are hardly a break for most college athletes, especially football players. Even with recent NCAA rules that mandated more time off from required team events, there is not much downtime. That’s just what the Sun Devils did against Texas Tech. “Doesn’t say he’s sore, doesn’t say he’s tired. Some views from behind the lens last night for, Starting the Conversation - Ben Utecht: Memory, Value, And Purpose -, Three Dot Thoughts - Let's Not Sugar Coat -, 5 Things ASU can do to Keep Movin’ Forward, Valle Luna “Making a Difference”- ASU’s Kyle Williams, Takeaways and grades from ASU win over No. A slot receiver all last spring and this fall, the 5-foot-10, 178-pound Williams moved to the outside to fill the absence of starting receiver John Humphrey, who was sidelined with a knee injury suffered against San Diego State. By Justin Toscano Arizona State sophomore receiver Kyle Williams had a breakout game at Texas Tech last Saturday, but he may not say much about that or … Wilkins called Williams a “workhorse.”, “That dude busts his butt in practice every day, doesn’t say a word,” Wilkins said. It’s hard to do the lab courses. When asked about his improvement this year, Williams says he’s more comfortable, but mostly credits the coaching. It’s a complete different position. Kyle Williams was banged up during his freshman season at Arizona State, a shoulder injury that was not particularly serious. I don’t know if people know how hard that is. The Southeastern Conference has fined Florida football coach Dan Mullen $25,000 for his role in a benches-clearing brawl against Missouri. Williams’ smarts certainly show up on the field, too. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. Plus, they need to hit the weight room. A possible career in medicine led him to a bio-medical engineering major when he arrived at Arizona State from Murrieta, California, southwest of Anaheim. Asked about the team’s mentality, he talks about how it’s a tight-knit group in the locker room. Right after saying that, Likens was asked about Williams’ intelligence. “Not only to myself, but to my team, and really just make a point.”. When Likens and Williams were at the podium Tuesday, Williams answered a question and just as a reporter was about to ask another, Likens got a word in. Kyle Williams was banged up during his freshman season at Arizona State, a shoulder injury that was not particularly serious. Receivers coach Rob Likens said he believes he can plug Williams in anywhere on the field and have him run any route. Wilkins hit Williams on a 54-yard deep ball last Saturday. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy. He said managing the workload of both his passions is not easy, but he feels well supported by coaches and academic staff. “Whenever they have recruits come in they say, ‘You know this guy’s going to be a surgeon?’ I’m like, ‘Man, stop jinxing me,’” Williams said. “Definitely cool and looking forward to running more routes like that, going deep and stuff,” Williams said. Eleven of the 12 Pac-12 schools had players selected with 32 total selections, giving the conference the third-highest total behind only the SEC and Big Ten. Kadarius Toney scored three times, Kyle Trask became the first player in school history with four touchdown passes in four consecutive games and … “It wasn’t a matter of it, it’s a matter of when it occurs.” Kliff Kingsbury on NFL teams having COVID positives. © 2020 The State Press. When watching film, Wilkins noticed Williams could have had another touchdown if he threw the ball 5 or 6 yards further. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about wide receiver Kyle Williams on ESPN. The players know it and the coaches use it when drawing up concepts and plays for an upcoming game. “Because not everybody can see that connection. He’s earned it, though. “It’s awesome what they do in helping people with their lives.”. The latest stats, facts, news and notes on Kyle Williams of the Arizona State Sun Devils With 1,192 receiving yards in his senior year, Aiyuk led the team. When the coaches ask him to do something, he gives his all every single time. Like State Press Sports on Facebook and follow @statepresssport on Twitter. Eno Benjamin and Brandon Aiyuk were drafted, while other Sun Devils signed with NFL teams after the draft. Kearse-Thomas ended his redshirt senior year with 66 tackles and two interceptions. He ran a perfect stutter-go route last Saturday, something he’d hardly done — if ever — in a game because he had only played in the slot. A familiar face in the Valley. “ASU junior receiver Kyle Williams went over 1000 receiving yards for his career with that last touchdown.” “You could tell his mind was special in that he asked the right questions,” Chhabra said. The Tennessee Titans signed three former Sun Devils including linebacker Khaylan Kearse-Thomas, tight end Tommy Hudson and wide receiver Kyle Williams. As a research intern, Williams was able to directly merge his two areas of expertise, working on a study of NFL combine results and how they relate to NFL careers. Hudson, the third Sun Devil turned Titan, only caught 10 passes in his redshirt senior season but his 6-foot-5 255 lbs frame makes him a valuable asset as a blocker. Already interested in a career in medicine, Williams shared his curiosity with Chhabra. Having clicked with Chhabra, a former basketball player at Harvard, Williams asked to take a peek into the life of a surgeon. Williams has spent the past two summers shadowing Chhabra at Mayo Clinic and working as a research intern. The result: seven receptions, 111 yards, two touchdowns. Kyle Williams profile page, biographical information, injury history and news He said it’s been fun expanding his toolbox by running different routes. The book will be published early next year. Williams caught 66 passes for 763 yards and seven touchdowns last season as a sophomore. Everything is different, and what he did the other night is spectacular.”. Almost all take classes to lighten their loads in season. ASU was the only school in Arizona to have a player selected. One of the better slot receivers in college football, the 19-year-old Williams has NFL hopes and very clear long-term goals in medicine. UA was the only Pac-12 institution without a player selected. Now that he’s played both in the slot and outside, Williams has added versatility in his route-running. While only two Sun Devils were drafted this weekend, five more began their NFL journeys, agreeing to deals with teams as undrafted free agents. All rights reserved. “For an athlete to make that correlation of being in the operating room and being on a team, it’s very special,” Chhabra said. Williams was a three-year starter who plans to attend medical school to become a surgeon when his football career is over. Chhabra, 46, said he talks with Williams about time management, drawing on his experiences as a student-athlete to provide guidance. pic.twitter.com/LWz8bBl72c. The doctor hopes Williams inspires other teammates to have big goals beyond football. He’s been one of ASU’s brightest spots this fall as he came out of nowhere to immediately crack the two-deep and hasn’t let go of his spot. Almost all take classes to lighten their loads in season. By using this website you consent to our use of cookies.
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