Despite deal at Washington, Demond Williams Jr. to transfer
Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. said Tuesday night on social media that he is entering the transfer portal, a move that comes just days after he agreed to return to the Huskies for the 2026 season.
“I must do what is best for me and my future,” Williams wrote.
Williams had signed a contract to return to the Huskies last week, with sources telling ESPN’s Pete Thamel that the deal was near the top of the market. Sources told Thamel that Washington was prepared to pursue all legal avenues to enforce the contract signed by Williams.
Additionally, the situation has drawn the attention of the Big Ten, sources told Thamel. The conference weighed in on Xavier Lucas’ controversial trade from Wisconsin to Miami last year, supporting the Badgers in their attempt to enforce the defensive back’s contract with the team.
Williams, a sophomore, completed 69.5 percent of his passes for 3,065 yards with 25 touchdowns and eight interceptions this season. He also rushed for 611 yards and six touchdowns, earning All-Big Ten honorable mention honors.
In a win over Boise State in the LA Bowl, he passed for 214 yards and threw four scoring passes in a bowl game for the second consecutive series.
