(1991-07-31) July 31, 1991 (age 32) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Height:
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:
281 lb (127 kg)
Career information
High school:
Detroit (MI) Southeastern
College:
Michigan State (2010–2012)
NFL draft:
2013 / Round: 4 / Pick: 126
Career history
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2013–present)
Roster status:
Active
Career highlights and awards
Super Bowl champion (LV)
2× Second-team All-Big Ten (2011, 2012)
Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl Defensive MVP (2012)
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:
420
Sacks:
19.5
Forced fumbles:
3
Fumble recoveries:
3
Pass deflections:
14
Interceptions:
1
Player stats at PFR
William Gholston (born July 31, 1991) is an American football defensive end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan State, and was selected by the Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft.[1]
^"William Gholston, DE, Michigan State, NFL Draft - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com". CBSSports.com. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
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McSorley's pitch to Keaontay Ingram was fumbled away and recovered by WilliamGholston. The turnover led to a Buccaneers field goal and a 16–16 tie. The game...
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who replaced Joel Stave at quarterback for Wisconsin after a sack by WilliamGholston early in the 3rd, could not reach the endzone and Wisconsin settled...
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longer than 15 yards, but a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty on WilliamGholston helped them get into Hopkins' range. He countered with a field goal...
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Carolina State 4 100 Akeem Spence Defensive tackle Illinois 4 126 WilliamGholston Defensive end Michigan State 5 147 Steven Means Defensive end Buffalo...
endzone for a safety. Jordan Howard also fumbled when he was tackled by WilliamGholston, losing it to Bradley McDougald. In the fourth quarter, Doug Martin...
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participated at Michigan State's Pro Day, along with Le'Veon Bell, WilliamGholston, Johnny Adams, and five other teammates. Satisfied with his combine...
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