Williams Announces Departure for NFL, Apologizes for Arrest

Defensive end grateful for how he was treated in year with Razorbacks

Less than 24 hours after reports came out about a DWI arrest involving defensive end Tre Williams in Fayetteville, the stand-out defensive end took to Twitter to announce he will be leaving the program and enter the NFL draft.

"My time here has been amazing ever since I arrived last summer. 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 it should be represented, which is with pride and honor.

I know nothing I can 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 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 the Razorback Nation. 

Sincerely,

55 out

@Tr3Tim3

Williams did not clarify whether he still planned to participate in the Outback Bowl in Tampa Bay against Penn State should he not be suspended.

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