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Joins up with Charlotte Williams has transferred to UNC-Charlotte for the 2026 season.

Impact Williams will join up with the 49ers as he plays out his final year of collegiate eligibility. In the past two seasons, the 5-foot-7 running back played for Cincinnati, where he logged 29 rushes for 102 yards and one touchdown.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Plans to enter portal Williams plans to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, On3 reports.

Impact Despite four seasons of collegiate football, Williams can redshirt 2024, maintaining one year before all his eligibility expires. In said year and 2025, he logged more than 10 rushing attempts.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Possible redshirt candidate Williams may pursue a medical redshirt and sit out the remainder of the 2024-25 season, Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com reports.

Impact Williams has been limited by an undisclosed injury since joining the Bearcats, capping him at just a handful of snaps per contest this season. The 5-foot-8 junior, who has totaled 67 yards on 15 carries across four games this season, may pursue a medical redshirt after missing the Bearcats' last two games due to injury.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to be available Williams (undisclosed) is dressed and expected to be available for Saturday's game at UCF, Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com reports.

Impact The Bearcats will have a lot of depth in the backfield it seems, as Corey Kiner (undisclosed) and Evan Pryor (hamstring) will also be available. That limits Williams' fantasy upside, though, as he'll compete for backup carries with Pryor behind Kiner.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing vs. Texas Tech Williams (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Texas Tech, Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com reports.

Impact The Bearcats will be missing several offensive weapons for this game, and even though Williams plays a minimal role out of the backfield, his presence will thin the team's depth in the backfield. He'll aim to return to face UCF on Oct. 12.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

RB Chance Williams Commits to De'Rail Sims, UC The Grambling State product brings speed and explosiveness to Cincinnati's offense.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM