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2008: The talented Williams likely will play a key role in the wide receiver rotation as a sophomore in 2008.
2007: Williams, a wide receiver who transferred to USC in the spring of 2007 from Arkansas, sat out the 2007 season because of NCAA transfer rules as a sophomore. He tore a ligament in his shoulder during 2007 spring practice and sat out most of spring drills. He had post-spring surgery on both shoulders, which limited him in 2007. ARKANSAS: He started 5 games at flanker for Arkansas as a first-year freshman in 2006. Overall in 2006 while appearing in all 13 games, he caught 19 passes (second on the team) for 235 yards (12.4 avg.) with 2 TDs, plus he had a 5-yard run and made 3 tackles. He had 4 catches for 61 yards (both season highs) in the 2006 opener against USC. He was named to the 2006 The Sporting News Freshman All-American third team, The Sporting News Freshman All-SEC and SEC Coaches Freshman All-SEC squads. HIGH SCHOOL: He prepped at Springdale (Ark.) High, where as a 2005 senior wide receiver, running back and defensive back he earned Super Prep All-American, Prep Star All-American, EA Sports All-American second team, ESPN 150, Prep Star Dream Team, Old Spice Red Zone Player of the Year, Super Prep All-Southwest, Prep Star All-Southeast, Little Rock Touchdown Club State Co-MVP, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette All-State Co-Offensive MVP, Northwest Arkansas Morning News All-State Offensive MVP and Landers Award (top Arkansas prep football student-athlete). He caught 63 passes for 1,495 yards (23.7 avg.) with 24 TDs, ran for 463 yards on 31 carries (14.9 avg.) with 12 TDs and had 8 kickoff returns for 254 yards (31.8 avg.) with 2 TDs on offense and made 25 tackles and 3 interceptions (1 for a TD) on defense in 2005 despite missing several games with injuries. Springdale went 14-0 in 2005, won the Arkansas state championship and finished No. 2 nationally. As a 2004 junior, he made All-State as he caught 31 passes for 545 yards (17.6 avg.) with 4 TDs, rushed for 137 yards on 19 carries (7.2 avg.) with 2 TDs, returned 2 kickoffs for 116 yards (58.0 avg.) and averaged 13.1 yards on punt returns. He also played baseball at Springdale, helping his team to the Class 5A-West title as a sophomore. Current Trojan Mitch Mustain also prepped at Springdale High and attended Arkansas. PERSONAL: He's a sociology major at USC. WHAT OTHERS SAY: USC head coach Pete Carroll: "Damian has outstanding downfield ability and his catch-and-run is good. He's got a nice feel for getting open inside. We expect he'll continue to grow in his ability. He has made a very good impression."
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