| Iowa State Cyclones–No. 3 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Cornerback |
| Class |  |
| Major | Advertising |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | Iowa State (2022–present) |
| High school | Bradford (Starke, Florida) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Jontez Williams is an American college football cornerback for the Iowa State Cyclones.
Williams attended Bradford High School in Starke, Florida. Coming out of high school, he was rated as a three-star recruit and decided to commit to play college football for the Iowa State Cyclones, over the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles. [1] [2]
Williams was redshirted during his first collegiate season in 2022. [3] As a freshman in 2023, he appeared in all 13 games with two starts for the Cyclones, notching six tackles and three pass deflections. [4] [5] In week five of the 2024 season, Williams recorded his first career interception in a win over the Houston Cougars. [6] In week eight, he notched an interception for his fourth straight game, as he helped Iowa State beat the UCF Knights. [7]
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