AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas junior Cam Williams was named a co-offensive lineman of the week by the Southeastern Conference after a tremendous performance against Colorado State.
The SEC announced the honor Monday for Williams, who head coach Steve Sarkisian is "really proud of."
"He's completely changed his body composition, from how he was built when he got here to now," Sarkisian said. "The athleticism he possesses and the confidence and understanding of our schemes and the way he's playing."
Sarkisian said he pointed Williams out two times during a film session Monday getting upfield against linebackers and securing backside blocks. That's not an easy thing to do for a 6-foot-5, 335-pound first-year starter.
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"Some of our guys were in awe of watching a guy that big move the way he was moving," Sarkisian said. "This speaks to his development and it's a credit to him."
Williams helped the Longhorns rack up 545 yards of total offense with 190 on the ground and 355 through the air.
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia and Georgia quarterback Carson Beck shared offensive player of the week honors while Alabama's Keon Subb snagged the defensive player of the week award. Arkansas' Fernando Carmona Jr. shared lineman honors with Williams.
Texas (1-0) pummeled Colorado State 52-0 in the season opener Aug. 31 and will travel to Ann Arbor, Michigan on Saturday to take on the Michigan Wolverines, defending national champions, at 11 a.m.
