Prior to Austin Peay: Began his collegiate career at New Mexico Military Institute (2021) before transferring to Saint Francis (Pa.) (2022-23) and then Towson (2024). 2024: Started all 12 games for the Tigers… Had at least four tackles in every game, with seven games of at least seven stops… Had his first sack of the season in a seven-tackle performance against Morgan State (Sept. 7), while adding two quarterback hurries… Had nine tackles, a forced fumble, and half a sack at Villanova (Sept. 14)… Recorded nine tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, a sack, and two quarterback hurries against William & Mary (Oct. 5)… Had six tackles and a season-high two pass breakups at Norfolk State (Oct. 12)… Tallied nine tackle, including four solo stops, at Richmond (Nov. 2)… Had a season-high 12 tackles against Hampton (Nov. 9)… Picked off a pass at Campbell (Nov. 23)... Finished the season with a team-leading 87 tackles, while adding three tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, an interception, and a forced fumble. 2023: Was a Second Team All-Northeast Conference linebacker during his sophomore season at Saint Francis (Pa.)… Appeared in all 10 games for the Red Flash… Recorded a season-high 10 tackles – including a career-high eight solo tackles – in addition to two tackles for loss against Robert Morris (Sept. 9)… Had nine tackles against Sacred Heart (Sept. 23) and Merrimack (Oct. 28)... Finished second on the team with 68 total tackles and 44 solo stops, while adding five tackles for loss and one pass breakup. 2022: Appeared in all 12 games for the Red Flash as a sophomore… Had seven tackles and a sack at Wagner (Sept. 17)… Had a tackle for loss in a four-tackle performance against Duquesne (Nov. 12)... Finished the season with 37 tackles, 22 solo stops, two tackles for loss, and one sack. 2021: Appeared in all 13 games for New Mexico Military Institute… Was an All-Southwest Junior College Football Conference Honorable Mention after totaling 53 tackles, 39 solo stops, five tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, a pass breakup, and a blocked kick.
High School: Played linebacker for Eric Hudson at Robert E. Lee High School.
Personal: William Welch Middleton is the son of Willandria Middleton… Birthday is June 2... Has one sibling, Kanard… Graduated from Towson in May 2025 with a bachelor’s in mass communication... Pursuing a master’s in communications.
