AUSTIN, Texas – Connor Williams, a sophomore offensive tackle from Coppell, Texas, was named to the 2016 Preseason Watch List for the Outland Trophy on Friday. Presented annually by the Football Writers Association of America, Williams was recognized as one of the top interior linemen in the entire country.
Named first-team freshman All-America by the Football Writers Association of America, USA Today and ESPN, Williams made an immediate impact on the Longhorns starting all 12 games at left tackle as a true freshman in 2015. He was also named honorable mention All-Big 12 by the league's coaches.