Jayden Williams

2024: Williams appeared in all 12 games with one start in 2024. He recorded 28 total tackles with 14 solo stops and 14 assisted tackles. He also added 1.5 tackles for loss. Williams recorded a career-high seven tackles at Colorado State. He had five assisted stops in that contest. He recorded four tackles against Arizona State with a tackle for loss. Williams had three tackles in four other games during the season. He also recorded a 17-yard rush on a fake punt against San Diego State. 2023: Williams redshirted during the 2023 season, his first season with the program. High School: Jayden WIlliams earned Second Team All-District honors as a defensive lineman his senior season of 2022. His senior season, Williams was credited with 78 total tackles, including 11.5 sacks, 5.0 tackles for loss,one fumble recovery and one pass breakup. An outstanding athlete, Williams began his high school career as a linebacker before switching to the defensive line where he was voted a team captain. A three-sport standout, Williams also competes for the Rudder High wrestling team and he throws the shot put and discus on the track and field team in the spring. In the winter of 2022, Williams placed fourth in the heavyweight division at the Region 3-5A regional tournament and advanced to the Class 5A state championships. He played for head football coach Eric Ezar at Rudder High School. Williams was also recruited by UTEP and Washington State. Personal: He is undecided on a major at UW.