Whatever happened to these 30 forgotten college football superstars?

18. Roy Williams, wide receiver, Texas

When the Detroit Lions drafted Roy Williams with the seventh overall pick in 2004, it was a bold move since the team drafted Michigan State wide receiver Charles Rogers second overall.

It is difficult to deny the allure of having receivers projected to be as great as Williams and Rogers. Injuries and immaturity plagued Rogers’ entire career. While Williams was solid for the Lions, he did not become anywhere near the superstar Detroit thought he would become.

Much like many players on this list, Injures hampered Williams’ career. As a player who relies on his first step explosion off the line of scrimmage, nagging ankle injuries affected the way he played.

Williams had his best season as a professional in 2006 with 82 receptions and 1,310 yards and seven touchdowns on his way to the Pro Bowl. Williams would never match those numbers again and announced his retirement in 2012.

Despite a promising, not great NFL career, Williams is arguably the best wide receiver in Texas Longhorns history. Upon graduating from Texas, Williams was the Longhorns’ all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns.

Williams was a two-time First Team All-Big 12 and the Cotton Bowl MVP in 2003.

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