Hajj-Malik Williams

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Hajj-Malik Williams
Hajj-Malik Williams 2024.jpg
Williams in 2024
Personal information
Born: (1999-11-25) November 25, 1999 (age 25)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school:Hapeville Charter
(Atlanta, Georgia)
USMAPS
(West Point, New York)
College: Campbell (2019–2023)
UNLV (2024)
Position: Quarterback
Undrafted: 2025
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-MW (2024)

Hajj-Malik Qaadir Williams (born November 25, 1999) is an American professional football quarterback. He played college football for the Campbell Fighting Camels and UNLV Rebels.

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Early life

As a young child, Williams played both soccer and football. [1]

Over the course of his high school career he emerged into an all-region quarterback at Hapeville Charter. [1] Following his high school career, Williams accepted an offer to attend the U.S. Military Academy prep school even after receiving a late offer from Georgia Tech. [1] [2]

College career

Campbell

On November 29, 2023, Williams entered the transfer portal. [3] He left as the school's leader in career passing yards and touchdowns. [3]

UNLV

Prior to the 2024 season, Williams transferred to UNLV for his final year of eligibility. [4] During the offseason, Williams lost a close position battle to fellow transfer Matthew Sluka. [5] After a disagreement over NIL, Sluka opted to redshirt for the season giving Williams a chance to start. [6] In his first game as a starter, Williams led the Rebels to a 59–14 rout of the Fresno State Bulldogs. [7] He finished the game passing for 182 yards and three touchdowns while picking up another 119 rushing yards and 1 rushing touchdown. [7]

College statistics

SeasonGamesPassingRushingReceiving
GPGSRecordCmpAttPctYdsAvgTDIntRecAttYdsAvgLngTDRecYdsAvgLngTD
Campbell Fighting Camels
2019 11116–514726056.52,0227.8179136.51516644.441912323.0231
2020 440–4539953.56626.733113.6542093.918412626.0261
2021 441–3519553.76917.371137.0361273.5180—————
2022 10105–518028962.32,2217.7125137.1863253.8355—————
2023 11115–623232970.52,6047.9198151.2902652.939512424.0241
UNLV Rebels
2024 13118–315025269.51,9417.7195145.11618515.3719—————
Career 525025–268131,32461.410,1417.77731140.35782,4414.2713237324.3263

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 0+1⁄8 in
(1.83 m)		208 lb
(94 kg)		31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m)		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		4.58 s1.63 s2.69 s4.45 s7.39 s32.0 in
(0.81 m)		9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)
All values from Pro Day [8]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Leadership and results: Hajj-Malik Williams". Campbell University. October 23, 2023. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Who is UNLV's new starting QB Hajj-Malik Williams? Ex-FCS star next up after Matthew Sluka's sudden exit". CBSSports.com. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  3. 1 2 "Campbell QB Hajj-Malik Williams Enters Transfer Portal". portal.rivals.com. December 4, 2023. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  4. ↑ "UNLV quarterback battle could come down to 2 FCS transfers". Las Vegas Review-Journal. January 20, 2024. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  5. ↑ Despart, Will. "Quarterback competition takes center stage at UNLV fall camp". The Sporting Tribune. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  6. ↑ "After 3-0 start, UNLV QB Matthew Sluka to sit rest of season over NIL payment dispute". The New York Times. September 25, 2024. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  7. 1 2 Bliss, Dale (September 29, 2024). "UNLV, Hajj-Malik Williams Put NIL Controversy Behind Them with Emphatic Win Over Fresno". Athlon Sports. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Malik Williams RAS". RAS.Football. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
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