Arkansas RB Rawleigh Williams out indefinitely after neck surgery

Arkansas running back Rawleigh Williams underwent neck surgery Saturday evening after he was carted off the field with a neck injury against Auburn.

The freshman running back tweeted Sunday that he’s expected to make a full recovery.

I am blessed. The doctor explained that I’m very lucky and should fully recover. My family and I are very thankful for your prayers. WooPig

— Rawleigh III 22 (@The3rdRawleigh) October 25, 2015

Arkansas released a statement Sunday afternoon and said the timetable for Williams’ return is unclear.

The following is a statement from head coach @BretBielema regarding running back @The3rdRawleigh. pic.twitter.com/Qana5MlVmz

— Razorback Football (@RazorbackFB) October 25, 2015

Williams was injured when he was tackled on a third quarter carry. He was grabbed by the facemask as he was tackled by multiple Auburn players and his neck was jerked back. Arkansas eventually beat Auburn 54-46 in four overtimes.

Williams was a three-star recruit in the class of 2015 out of Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas according to Rivals. He had four carries for 18 yards against Auburn and has 56 carries for 254 yards and a touchdown in 2015.

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