Tre Williams apologizes for arrest, sends message about Arkansas future
After being arrested on Saturday night, Arkansas defensive lineman Tre Williams commented on his situation and announced his future plans. Williams stated that he would be declaring for the 2022 NFL Draft, thanking Arkansas for everything they’ve done for him.
Williams also apologized for being arrested on a DWI charge, claiming that he did not behave the way Arkansas expects or deserves.
Tre Williams addresses arrest
“My time here has been amazing ever since I have arrived last summer,” reads Williams’ farewell message. “Although it was for a short time y’all welcomed me with open arms and allowed me to experience the best collegiate season I could have asked for.
“With that being said, I have decided it is best for me to pursue my NFL dreams and move on to the next level.
“With regards to what happened early this morning I want to apologize for what occurred and not representing the state and logo the way that it should be represented, which is with pride and honor. I know that nothing I say can change what has happened but as a man I have accepted the consequences and will do better to prove that I am not that type of person.
“I am sincerely grateful for the relationships that I have made and the connections that I have built here at the University of Arkansas. I will always consider this place a second home and wish nothing but the best for this team and for the Razorback nation.
“Sincerely, 55 out.”
Williams at Arkansas
After spending the first four years of his college football career with Missouri, Williams joined Arkansas this season as a transfer. He went on to lead the Razorbacks defense with six sacks on the year and 6.5 tackles for a loss. As he prepares to enter the NFL, Williams has recorded 14.5 sacks and 21 tackles for a loss in 54 games over his five-year career.
Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman loved what he was seeing from Williams early in the season. After a strong start to the year from Williams, Pittman had great things to say about Arkansas’ eventual sacks leader.
“I’ve been a Tre Williams fan for a long time,” Pittman said. “Especially when you go to the portal, I feel like we hit. When you see guys play you and they’re giving you trouble — and I was fortunate enough to have a couple first-round tackles at Georgia — Tre was hard to block with those guys.
“I knew if we could get him he could solve some of the pass-rushing issues we had. He hasn’t really surprised me. I expected that he would play like he has.”
On3’s Jonathan Wagner contributed to this article.