Kyle Williams life and biography

An explosive receiver and returner, Kyle Williams served as an all-purpose threat during his four-year career at Arizona State. He adds speed and depth to the 49ers receiving corps, as well as a playmaker on special teams.

TRANSACTIONS:
Originally the third of three sixth-round (206th overall) draft choices by SF in 2010.

COLLEGE:
•Saw action in 41 games (15 starts) during his four-year career, serving as an all-purpose threat as a receiver and returner. Totaled 109 receptions for 1,626 yds. and 18 TDs, 74 punt returns for 768 yds. and 31 kickoff returns for 709 yds. in his career. Played in 11 games (9 starts) as a senior and led the Sun Devils with 57 catches for 815 yds. and 8 TDs, while also returning 23 punt returns for 229 yds. Ranked 4th on team with 364 receiving yds. on 19 catches and a teamhigh tying 4 TDs as a junior, seeing action in 11 games (2 starts). Led the Pac-10 by averaging 17.0 yds. per punt return, earning Honorable Mention All-Pac-10 honors as a returner after posting 238 yds. on 14 returns as he shared duties with senior Nate Kimbrough. Served as team’s primary kickoff return man and recorded 27 returns for 630 yds. As a sophomore, played in 13 games (3 starts) and ranked 2nd on team with 6 TD catches, finishing the season with 29 receptions for 360 yds. Also served as ASU’s primary punt returner, earning All-Pac-10 first-team honors after posting 23 returns for 224 yds. Appeared in 6 games (1 start) as a true freshman and caught 4 passes for 87 yds., while also returning 14 punts for 77 yds. and 4 kickoffs for 79 yds.

PERSONAL:
•Starred at Chaparral (Scottsdale, AZ) HS, and recorded 30 receptions for 625 yds. with 6 TDs, 1,160 rushing yds. on 108 carries, 15 punt returns for 316 yds. with 3 TDs and 9 kickoff returns for 364 yds. and 2 TDs. Was named The Arizona Republic Big School State Player of the Year, first-team All-American by EA Sports, all-state first-team by The Arizona Republic, AZFCA first-team 4A all-state, the Barry Sollenberger High School Player of the Year.
•Led Chaparral to an 11-2 record and a league title in 2005.
•Selected in the 47th round of the 2006 MLB Draft by the Chicago White Sox out of high school.
•His father, Kenny Williams, is a former major league outfield and general manger of the White Sox.

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