The University of Akron Athletics
2021 Akron Football Roster
Williams, Andre

Jersey Number 17
Andre Williams
- Position:
- WR
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 170
- Hometown:
- Orlando, Fla.
- High School:
- Winter Park
Bio
As a Junior (2019): Played in first four games of the season ... had two starts– against Central Michigan and Troy ... on the season, had 10 receptions for 96 yards ... against Troy, had two receptions for eight yards ... had five receptions for 58 yards at Central Michigan ... against UAB, had two receptions for 21 yards ... had a nine-yard reception in the opener at Illinois ... 2019 preseason second-team All-MAC by Phil Steele and third-team All-MAC by Athlon Sports.
As a Sophomore (2018): Recipient of the Harry “Doc” Smith Award … played in 11 games with 10 starts at wide receiver … Zips’ leading receiver with 649 yards and six touchdowns on 46 receptions … earned his first appearance in the starting line-up in the win over Morgan State … finished with four receptions for 46 yards and a touchdown … his 32-yard TD was just the second in his young career … in the stunning win at Northwestern, had three receptions for 85 yards and a touchdown, including a 56-yard catch … put UA on the scoreboard at Iowa State with a 26-yard touchdown reception (from Kato Nelson) in the first quarter … finished with two receptions for 45 yards … led the Zips against Miami with a career-high seven receptions for 66 yards ... at Buffalo, led the Zips with 47 yards on three receptions … in the win at Kent State, led the Zips with 72 yards and a touchdown in overtime … in the win over Central Michigan, led the Zips with five receptions for 50 yards … against Northern Illinois, led UA with a career-high eight receptions for a career-high 129 yards and a touchdown … had 90 yards receiving in the first half alone … it marked the first 100-yard receiving game of his young career ... had two receptions for 24 yards against Bowling Green ... led UA at Ohio with 81 yards and a touchdown on seven receptions … lettered.
As a Freshman (2017): Played in 12 games … one of just seven true freshmen to see game action … also saw action with the kickoff return unit … finished with four receptions for 70 yards on the season … in the MAC Championship game against Toledo, had a 37-yard reception … made a 20-yard catch in the win over Ohio … had two receptions for 13 yards at Miami … lettered.
High School: Four-year letterwinner at wide receiver and defensive back for coach Tim Shifflet at Winter Park HS … All-Conference selection … as a senior, rushed for 500 yards, had 500 receiving yards on 40 catches, and 15 touchdowns … also played basketball.
Personal: Born January 12, 1999 … parents are Michelle Burris and Adam Williams … has a younger sister– Arianna– and a younger brother– Aaden … sport management major.
As a Sophomore (2018): Recipient of the Harry “Doc” Smith Award … played in 11 games with 10 starts at wide receiver … Zips’ leading receiver with 649 yards and six touchdowns on 46 receptions … earned his first appearance in the starting line-up in the win over Morgan State … finished with four receptions for 46 yards and a touchdown … his 32-yard TD was just the second in his young career … in the stunning win at Northwestern, had three receptions for 85 yards and a touchdown, including a 56-yard catch … put UA on the scoreboard at Iowa State with a 26-yard touchdown reception (from Kato Nelson) in the first quarter … finished with two receptions for 45 yards … led the Zips against Miami with a career-high seven receptions for 66 yards ... at Buffalo, led the Zips with 47 yards on three receptions … in the win at Kent State, led the Zips with 72 yards and a touchdown in overtime … in the win over Central Michigan, led the Zips with five receptions for 50 yards … against Northern Illinois, led UA with a career-high eight receptions for a career-high 129 yards and a touchdown … had 90 yards receiving in the first half alone … it marked the first 100-yard receiving game of his young career ... had two receptions for 24 yards against Bowling Green ... led UA at Ohio with 81 yards and a touchdown on seven receptions … lettered.
As a Freshman (2017): Played in 12 games … one of just seven true freshmen to see game action … also saw action with the kickoff return unit … finished with four receptions for 70 yards on the season … in the MAC Championship game against Toledo, had a 37-yard reception … made a 20-yard catch in the win over Ohio … had two receptions for 13 yards at Miami … lettered.
High School: Four-year letterwinner at wide receiver and defensive back for coach Tim Shifflet at Winter Park HS … All-Conference selection … as a senior, rushed for 500 yards, had 500 receiving yards on 40 catches, and 15 touchdowns … also played basketball.
Personal: Born January 12, 1999 … parents are Michelle Burris and Adam Williams … has a younger sister– Arianna– and a younger brother– Aaden … sport management major.
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