San Jose State cornerback Andre Chachere (21) blocks a pass intended for Auburn wide receiver D'haquille Williams (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
The Associated Press
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Auburn has dismissed senior wide receiver D'haquille Williams from the team.
Coach Gus Malzahn announced the decision Monday night. Malzahn says he gave Williams "the chance to prove himself." But he added there must be consequences "when individuals fail to meet the expectations of our program."
Malzahn didn't elaborate.
Williams was having a disappointing season after coming in rated by NFL draft analysts as one of the nation's top receiver prospects. He had 12 catches for 147 yards and one touchdown.
Williams returned for his senior season after the junior college transfer made 45 catches for 730 yards.
He was suspended for the Outback Bowl and again for nearly a week early in preseason camp.
Auburn opened the season ranked sixth nationally but has already lost twice.
FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, file photo, Auburn wide receiver D'haquille Williams celebrates with fans after Auburn's 41-7 win over LSU in an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala. Auburn has dismissed senior wide receiver D'haquille Williams from the team, coach Gus Malzahn announced on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
The Associated Press
FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, file photo, Auburn wide receiver D'haquille Williams (1) runs a route for a touchdown reception in the second half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La. Auburn has dismissed senior wide receiver D'haquille Williams from the team, coach Gus Malzahn announced on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
The Associated Press
FILE - In this Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015, file photo, Auburn wide receiver D'haquille Williams looks to a coach for instructions during an NCAA college football practice in Auburn, Ala. Auburn has dismissed senior wide receiver D'haquille Williams from the team, coach Gus Malzahn announced on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
The Associated Press