Ricky Williams claims Texas police racially profiled him

Former University of Texas running back Ricky Williams says he was racially profiled in East Texas. Former University of Texas running back Ricky Williams says he was racially profiled in Tyler, Texas, while returning from a walk while in town for an awards ceremony. Tyler police say they were responding to a call of a suspicious person. Williams was questioned, but not arrested. It's just the latest bump in the colorful life on the Heisman Trophy winning Williams. >>>Click through the gallery to see photos from the colorful career of Ricky Williams. less Former University of Texas running back Ricky Williams says he was racially profiled in East Texas. Former University of Texas running back Ricky Williams says he was racially profiled in Tyler, Texas, while ... more Image 1 of / 56 Caption Close Ricky Williams claims Texas police racially profiled him 1 / 56 Back to Gallery

Former University of Texas running back Ricky Williams is no stranger to dealing with authorities.

The one-time Heisman Trophy winner has had his share of issues - primarily suspensions from the NFL - stemming from a marijuana habit that stems back years.

But, his latest encounter in the woods behind a hotel in East Texas has Williams saying police racially profiled him.

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Williams, who was in Tyler, Texas, for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award ceremony last week, told the Dudley & Bob + Matt radio show on KLBJ-FM that police made him empty his pockets and put his hands behind his back during questioning on Jan. 11.

Williams said he'd gone for a walk in the woods behind the Courtyard Marriott and, upon returning to the hotel, was confronted by four officers. After identifying himself, Williams said, the officers proceeded to quiz him.

Tyler Police spokesman Don Martin told KETK that officers responded to a call of a suspicious black man in the area. After identifying Williams, he was released, Martin said.

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Williams, who had a 12-year NFL career with multiple teams, said he wasn't mad at the officers and hoped they learned something from the encounter.

And, for good measure, Williams made the awards ceremony that night. And, he even met the mayor.

>>>Click through the above gallery to see highlights from the colorful career of former University of Texas running back Ricky Williams.