Jonathan Williams to return to Arkansas in 2015
In the spirit of Christmas, tailback Jonathan Williams gave his teammates and coaches at Arkansas quite a gift on Wednesday.
The star junior announced he will pass on the NFL and return to Fayetteville for his senior season in 2015 through a video he tweeted out Wednesday night.
— Jonathan Williams (@Jwillpart2) December 25, 2014
Razorbacks head coach Bret Bielema confirmed the news on Twitter Wednesday evening.
Excited to have @JWillPart2 back for another year that will take him to new heights! #WoooPig https://t.co/70W8SV49PN
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 25, 2014
The Associated Press All-SEC selection cited a desire to complete his education as a reason behind his decision to return.
“My faith, family and education are very important to me and all three played a major role in my decision,” Williams told ESPN. “I have many goals that I want to pursue, on and off the field. Graduating from the University of Arkansas is very important to me, and I look forward to running through the ‘A’ again in 2015.”
Williams will also have the opportunity to be a part of one of the most potent rushing attacks in the nation next season. He and teammate Alex Collins were the only teammates in the power five conferences to both rush for 1,000 yards during the regular season.
Williams alone ran for 1,087 and 11 touchdowns in 2014, finishing fourth in the SEC in yards as well as in touchdowns.