Texas S Derek Williams to have season-ending surgery
Texas Longhorns devensive back Derek Williams Jr. (2) celebrates a fumble recovery during the Red River Rivalry game against Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. No. 1 Texas lost safety Derek Williams for the rest of the season, coach Steve Sarkisian said Monday.
The sophomore will undergo surgery for a lower-body injury sustained in Saturday's win against Oklahoma.
Williams was injured while covering a kickoff to start the second half of the 34-3 victory in Dallas. He forced and recovered a fumble by Sooners running back Taylor Tatum in the second quarter.
Williams, who missed the previous two games with a hamstring injury, finishes 2024 with 11 tackles and one interception in four games.
He recorded 42 tackles and two passes defensed in 13 games in 2023.
It's tough timing for Texas (6-0, 2-0 SEC) with No. 5 Georgia (5-1, 3-1) visiting Austin on Saturday.
--Field Level Media
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