Former NFL Running Back & Professional Wrestler; College Football Hall of Fame Inductee; Founder of DeAngelo Williams Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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DeAngelo Williams Biography

DeAngelo Williams is a former NFL running back, professional wrestler, and humanitarian known for his achievements in football, wrestling, and breast cancer advocacy. Williams played college football at the University of Memphis, where he led the Tigers to three consecutive bowl games and was named a First-Team All-American. He set an NCAA record with 34 games of 100 or more rushing yards and finished his college career as the FBS record holder in all-purpose yards with 7,573. As a Heisman Trophy candidate, he averaged 178.55 rushing yards per game. Williams was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, becoming the first Memphis player to receive that honor.

Williams was selected in the first round of the NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers. He shared the backfield with Jonathan Stewart and holds the Panthers' single-season rushing record with 1,515 yards. Williams earned Second-Team All-Pro honors, a Pro Bowl selection, and was a two-time NFL rushing touchdowns leader. During his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he led the league with 11 rushing touchdowns and recorded a season-high 170 rushing yards and two touchdowns in a single game. Over his 11-season NFL career, Williams accumulated 8,096 rushing yards and 61 rushing touchdowns.

After his football career, Williams transitioned to professional wrestling, debuting at Slammiversary XV. Teaming with Moose, he won his match against Chris Adonis and Eli Drake. His performance was recognized within the wrestling industry for its athleticism and crossover appeal.

Williams is also recognized for his advocacy in breast cancer awareness. Following the loss of his mother, Sandra, and four aunts to breast cancer, he established the DeAngelo Williams Foundation to support research and provide mammography screenings for uninsured and underinsured women. The foundation's "53 Strong for Sandra" initiative in Charlotte, North Carolina, funds 53 mammography screenings annually. Since its inception, the foundation has funded more than 900 free mammograms. Williams also played a role in allowing NFL players to wear pink cleats, raising awareness for breast cancer on a national stage.

Williams' career spans professional football, wrestling, and philanthropy, making him a prominent figure in sports and health advocacy.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/28/2026.

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Football Player DeAngelo Williams Paid For 500 Women's Mammograms

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