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7 William Lankford

7 William Lankford

  • Position:
    Wide Receiver
  • Class:
    Redshirt Junior
  • Hometown:
    Pelham, Ala.
  • Highschool:
    Pelham
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-3 / 203

Summary

Biography

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2024 (RS Sophomore):
  • Played in all 12 games after transitioning from quarterback to wide receiver
  • Had one catch on the season, an 18-yard reception at Duke
  • Threw one pass, a 26-yard completion against ETSU
  • Had two punt returns for 23 yards in the win at William & Mary
  • Had two tackles on the season
  • Forced a fumble on a kickoff against Campbell

2023 (RS Freshman):
  • Played in six games, earning a start against Villanova
  • Was 3-of-9 passing for 26 yards on the season. Also rushed 30 times for 97 yards and a touchdown
  • Had 20 yards passing against North Carolina Central. Added 13 rushes for 49 yards and a touchdown
  • Rushed the ball seven times at Villanova

2022 (Freshman):
  • Did not play

High School:
  • Played four years of varsity football at Pelham High School
  • Team went 15-7 over final two seasons
  • Team Offensive Most Valuable Player
  • Team captain in football
  • Also played basketball
 
Personal:
  • Full name is William Daniel Lankford
  • Son of Sidney and Erica Lankford
  • One brother, Xavier, and a sister, Morgan
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Stat Snapshot (Career)

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2025
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Historical Player Information

  • 2021-22Freshman

    Quarterback
    6'3" 185 lbs
  • 7

    2022Freshman

    Quarterback
    6'3" 188 lbs
    7
  • 7

    2023Redshirt Freshman

    Quarterback
    6'3" 192 lbs
    7
  • 7

    2024Redshirt Sophomore

    Wide Receiver
    6'3" 203 lbs
    7
  • 7

    2025Redshirt Junior

    Wide Receiver
    6'3" 203 lbs
    7
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