CJ Williams

Christian Jerome "CJ" Williams (born October 23, 2003) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans, Wisconsin Badgers and Stanford Cardinal, and was selected by the Jaguars in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL draft.

Early life Williams was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and later moved to California, where he attended and played football at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana. Playing under head coach Bruce Rollinson, he was part of one of the nation's top high school football programs.

As a senior in 2021, Williams recorded 46 receptions for 775 yards and 12 touchdowns, helping lead Mater Dei to a 12–0 record and national, state Open Division, and CIF Southern Section Division I championships. He earned multiple honors, including PrepStar Dream Team recognition, All-CIF Division 1 honors, and All-Orange County first-team selection.

Williams was a three-time All-Trinity League selection and a two-time All-State honoree. He was also a finalist for the Maxwell Football Club National High School Player of the Year and participated in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. In addition to football, he competed briefly in track and field.

A highly regarded recruit, Williams enrolled early at the University of Southern California in spring 2022.

In 2023, he played in all 13 games and made one start, totaling 15 receptions for 148 yards. He recorded a then-career-high five catches for 56 yards against Purdue and made his first collegiate start against Indiana. During the season, he was part of a rotation-heavy wide receiver group and saw inconsistent but steady playing time as he adjusted to Wisconsin's new offensive system under coordinator Phil Longo.

Amid injuries and roster turnover in the receiving corps, Williams served as a key presence in the group and developed a strong on-field connection with quarterback Ben Gulbranson, emphasizing consistency and leadership in his role.

He earned honorable mention All-ACC honors and received the Irving S. Zeimer Award. Among ACC receivers, he ranked seventh in receptions and ninth in receiving yards.

Williams was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round (203rd overall) of the 2026 NFL draft.