Knee-Injured RB Retired After 719 Yards, 6 TDs for Virginia Tech
Marshawn Williams, a Virginia Tech RB from Hampton, VA, retired in 2016 due to chronic knee injuries after rushing for 719 yards and 6 TDs in 18 career games. His differentiator was elite intensity and a fearless, play-navigating style—evident in his gorgeous TD vs. Ohio State—despite battling two injury-plagued seasons. Though not a fit for any team today due to retirement, his personality (sociology major, son of Solomon Bassett and Tracey Williams) and resilience made him a standout. You should care for his grit and big-play ability, but he’s unavailable for recruitment.
