Hajj-Malik Williams

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Hajj-Malik Williams
Hajj-Malik Williams 2024.jpg
Williams in 2024
Ottawa Redblacks
Position Quarterback
Roster statusActive
CFL status American
Personal information
Born (1999-11-25) November 25, 1999 (age 26)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High schoolHapeville Charter
(Atlanta, Georgia)
USMAPS
(West Point, New York)
College Campbell (2019–2023)
UNLV (2024)
NFL draft 2025: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights

Hajj-Malik Qaadir Williams (born November 25, 1999) is an American professional football quarterback for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). 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] After a strong regular season, Williams struggled in the postseason; Williams completed a combined 18 passes on 46 attempts during UNLV's loss during the Mountain West Championship and victory in the 2024 LA Bowl.

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]

After going undrafted in the 2025 NFL draft, Williams was invited to rookie minicamp with the Las Vegas Raiders on a tryout basis. [9] In September 2025, Williams signed a practice roster agreement with the Ottawa Redblacks of the CFL but was released after two weeks. [10] [11] On December 2, he signed a futures contract with the Redblacks for the 2026 season. [12]

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.
  9. ↑ https://www.si.com/college/unlv/football/unlv-nfl-ricky-white-jackson-woodard-hajj-malik-williams
  10. ↑ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/16/redblacks-sign-qb-hajj-malik-williams-dl-jesse-evans/
  11. ↑ https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2025/10/01/ottawa-redblacks-release-qb-hajj-malik-williams-three-others/
  12. ↑ https://3downnation.com/2025/12/02/ottawa-redblacks-bring-back-qbs-matt-morrissey-hajj-malik-williams/
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