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Mike Williams returns to Texas for Hall of Honor induction

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 4:24 AM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Mike Williams returns to Texas for Hall of Honor induction

Summary

Mike Williams returned to Texas last week to be inducted into the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor, where he reminisced about his college football days. Williams, a first-round NFL draft pick who faced setbacks from blood clots and a stroke, attended the ceremony at Royal-Memorial Stadium. The event included a celebration of the Longhorns' win over UTSA and served as a homecoming for Williams, who hasn't completed his sociology degree but plans to finish it online. The weekend's festivities allowed Williams to connect with old teammates and reflect on his career and experiences.

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•Mike Williams inducted into Texas Athletics Hall of Honor.
•Celebrated alongside teammates and Olympic medalists during the homecoming weekend.
•Plans to complete his sociology degree, which he had not finished.
•Faced medical challenges, including blood clots and a stroke, impacting his NFL career.

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4:24 AMYahoo Sports — After blood clots and a stroke, Mike Williams returns to Texas and finds old memories

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Blood clots cut short Mike Williams' NFL career, and a stroke brought a long recovery. His Texas Athletics Hall of Honor return stirred warm memories for the former offensive lineman.
— Yahoo Sports

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