Rawleigh Williams Injury: Updates on Arkansas RB's Neck and Return

Rawleigh Williams left Arkansas' game against Auburn on a cart and was taken to the hospital after suffering a neck injury.

Williams has movement in his extremities, and while he's out for the season, the running back is expected to make a full recovery.

Continue for updates.

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Bielema Speaks on Williams' Injury, Recovery

Monday, Oct. 26

Head coach Bret Bielema told reporters that Williams is out for the remainder of the season but added "his prognosis is good."

"Rawleigh underwent successful surgery Saturday night after injuring his neck in the third quarter of yesterday's game," Bielema said in a statement on Sunday, via Barrett Sallee of Bleacher Report. "He is expected to make a full recovery. A timetable for his return is unclear, but we are thankful that he is doing well and is with his family. Thank you to everyone for the well wishes, thoughts and prayers."

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Williams Comments on Recovery

Sunday, Oct. 25

"I am blessed," Williams said on Twitter. "The doctor explained that I'm very lucky and should fully recover. My family and I are very thankful for your prayers. WooPig."

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Williams Suffers Scary Injury vs. Auburn 

Saturday, Oct. 24

Williams went down and was unable to get up after being tackled near the sidelines late in the third quarter of Saturday's game.

He was ultimately carted off the field and taken to the hospital for "precautionary reasons," and SEC Network reported he was seen communicating with trainers, per Brandon Marcello of AL.com.

According to Marcello, SEC Network reported Williams was diagnosed with a neck injury and that he had movement in all extremities.

As seen in this photo courtesy of Razorback Nation, Williams' teammates gathered around him after the injury occurred out of concern for the talented youngster's well-being:

Also, Arkansas running back Alex Collins paid tribute to Williams by flashing a No. 22 with his fingers after scoring to put the Razorbacks on top 21-14, per SEC Network:

While Williams recovers, Collins, the Razorbacks' leading rusher, will likely be asked to take on an even greater workload moving forward.

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