Austin Williams has been with the Mississippi State football team for 6 seasons. The Pascagoula, Miss. native signed with the program in the 2017 season during Dan Mullen’s tenure, remaining after the Bulldogs transitioned to Joe Moorhead and then to the late Mike Leach. His collegiate career ended with a win in Monday’s ReliaQuest Bowl against Illinois, the Bulldogs’ 1st game under Zach Arnett.

On Thursday, Williams posted a thank-you to Bulldogs fans, teammates, and the entire Starkville community.

“I’m blessed and thankful for the last 6 years in Starkville, and I’m forever grateful for everyone who made it such an incredible experience,” he wrote. “All of the family, teammates, coaches, trainers, EQ (equipment managers), admin, fans, friends, and countless others… I’ll cherish these times for the rest of my life.”

Williams totaled 150 catches for 1,536 yards and 17 touchdowns during his career. In 2021, he set career bests in receptions (52) and yards (617). His 5 touchdowns in 2022 were a career-high.

In the ReliaQuest Bowl, he made 2 catches for 22 yards.