Syracuse Mourns the Passing of Mike Williams
9/12/2023 2:14:00 PM | Football
Former Orange standout and five-year NFL star Mike Williams passed away on Tuesday. Williams was reportedly involved in a construction site accident last week. He was 36 years old.
"We're saddened to learn of the tragic passing of former Syracuse student-athlete Mike Williams," said Director of Athletics John Wildhack. "We extend our deepest sympathies to Mike's family, friends and everyone in the Syracuse football family who knew Mike."
Williams was a star wide receiver at Syracuse for three seasons, where he still ranks in the top-10 of numerous statistical categories. He holds the program record for consecutive games with a touchdown reception (10), and his 133 receptions ranks ninth on the program's all-time list. He ranks eighth in yards (2,044) and is third in yards per game (70.5) for his career.
After his time with the Orange, he was a fourth round NFL Draft selection by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2010 draft. He'd play four seasons with the Bucs before spending the 2014 season with his hometown Buffalo Bills. Williams finished his career with 223 catches for 3,089 yards and 26 touchdowns.
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"We're saddened to learn of the tragic passing of former Syracuse student-athlete Mike Williams," said Director of Athletics John Wildhack. "We extend our deepest sympathies to Mike's family, friends and everyone in the Syracuse football family who knew Mike."
Williams was a star wide receiver at Syracuse for three seasons, where he still ranks in the top-10 of numerous statistical categories. He holds the program record for consecutive games with a touchdown reception (10), and his 133 receptions ranks ninth on the program's all-time list. He ranks eighth in yards (2,044) and is third in yards per game (70.5) for his career.
After his time with the Orange, he was a fourth round NFL Draft selection by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2010 draft. He'd play four seasons with the Bucs before spending the 2014 season with his hometown Buffalo Bills. Williams finished his career with 223 catches for 3,089 yards and 26 touchdowns.
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