CJ Williams News, Rumors, Updates - Stanford Cardinal

Season ends with dud Williams had one reception (on five targets) for 14 yards during Saturday's 49-20 loss versus Notre Dame.

Impact After a disappointing pair of seasons at Wisconsin, Williams moved out west in search of a bigger role, and he found that at Stanford. Williams had accumulated 35 receptions on 74 targets for 430 yards across his first three seasons before posting 60 catches for 757 yards and six touchdowns in 2025. He drew 101 targets. The senior has exhausted his eligibility.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Production continues Williams accrued five receptions (on nine targets) for 76 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-10 victory versus California.

Impact Williams has logged at least five receptions, 60 yards and a touchdown in three straight games, and he's now found the endzone in five of his last six outings. The senior wideout has been dominant after a slow start to the campaign. In his last eight games, Williams is averaging 6.4 receptions and 85.1 receiving yards while topping the century mark four times. He'll close out the 2025 season against Notre Dame.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stanford beats Cal 31-10, ends four-game losing streak in the Big Game

Stanford has snapped a four-game losing streak against California with a 31-10 victory in the Big Game

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores in Week 11 Williams reeled in 6 of 9 targets for 61 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 20-15 loss against North Carolina.

Impact Williams, despite Stanford changing from Ben Gulbranson to Elijah Brown at quarterback, remained highly productive. The wide receiver scored his fifth touchdown in as many games, and he hit the six-reception threshold for the fifth time in seven outings. He's got 667 receiving yards this season.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rebounds with 100 yards, two TDs Williams posted seven receptions (on nine targets) for 122 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 35-20 defeat against Pittsburgh.

Impact Williams was held to just one catch in Week 9 against Miami (FL), but he made the level of impact that fantasy managers have grown accustomed to in Week 10. Williams caught at least seven passes and topped 100 receiving yards for the fourth time in six games, and he delivered his first multi-touchdown game of the campaign. In his last six games, Williams has caught 40 of 61 passes for 544 yards and four touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Falls victim to stagnant offense Williams gathered in 1 of 4 targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 42-7 defeat against Miami (FL).

Impact Starting quarterback Ben Gulbranson threw for merely 50 yards in the loss, which, unsurprisingly, resulted in a quiet day for Williams. He had been on a tear heading into Saturday's loss, having totaled 32 receptions on 47 targets for 411 yards and two touchdowns across his last four games.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

100-yard streak snapped, scores TD Williams caught 4 of 6 targets for 61 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 20-13 win against Florida State.

Impact Stanford's starting quarterback Ben Gulbranson (knee) went down with an injury and didn't play in the second half, leaving Elijah Brown as the team's signal caller. The Cardinal leaned heavily on the run game, resulting in a muted output for Williams. Still, Williams scored his second touchdown of the season and topped 60 receiving yards - something he hadn't done until Week 4. Through seven games, Williams has caught 40 of 64 passes for 473 yards.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stanford stops Florida State at goal line on final play to seal a 20-13 win

Stanford holds off Florida State with a dramatic 20-13 win on Saturday night

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Keeps 100-yard streak Williams gathered in 7 of 9 targets for 109 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-10 defeat against Southern Methodist.

Impact Williams totaled 62 receiving yards in his first three games of the season. He's delivered three straight 100-yard performances since, racking up 28 receptions on 41 targets for 350 yards and a touchdown during that stretch.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Johnson scores twice and SMU gets 96-yard pick-6 in 34-10 win over Stanford

Chris Johnson Jr. ran for an 87-yard touchdown and took a short pass 42 yards for a score after a nifty escape from quarterback Kevin Jennings as SMU beat Stanford 34-10

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Another huge game Williams recorded 12 receptions (on 19 targets) for 138 yards during Saturday's 30-29 victory versus San Jose State.

Impact Williams had a breakout game in Week 4 against Virginia and built upon the effort with an even better showing in Week 5. He commanded a ridiculous 19 targets and set season highs in receptions and receiving yards while quarterback Ben Gulbranson threw for over 400 yards. After totaling 62 yards in his first three appearances of 2025, Williams has totaled 241 yards and 32 targets in his past two contests.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stanford rallies from 12-point deficit to beat San Jose State 30-29 in thrilling finish

Stanford has pulled off a thrilling comeback to beat San Jose State 30-29

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Comes to life in Week 4 Williams tallied nine receptions (on 13 targets) for 103 yards during Saturday's 48-20 defeat against Virginia.

Impact Williams was slated to serve as the Cardinal's top receiver this season, but has gotten off to a slow start. He broke out against Virginia, setting season highs in receptions, yards and targets. He's yet to find paydirt in 2025.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lead WR in Week 0 Williams totaled three receptions (on five targets) for 30 yards during Saturday's 23-20 loss to Hawaii.

Impact Williams led all Cardinal wideouts in targets, catches, yards and snaps. Tight end Sam Roush paced the team with seven targets and tied Williams' three receptions, though. The Wisconsin transfer looks to be the early favorite of quarterback Ben Gulbranson, but the Stanford offense produced just 109 passing yards, which is certainly not a fantasy-friendly output. If Stanford can improve its air attack, Williams should benefit greatly.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wisconsin Football WR C.J. Williams Transferring to ACC Program Former Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver C.J.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Headed to Stanford Williams has announced his intentions to join Stanford this offseason.

Impact Williams will make the switch to Stanford after spending the last two seasons with Wisconsin. The 6-foot-1 junior appeared in 25 games during his time with the Badgers, totaling 31 receptions for 396 yards and two touchdowns. Williams will look to compete for a lead role in the Cardinal passing game next season.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hits portal Williams will enter the transfer portal, Max Olson of ESPN reports.

Impact Williams was the highest-rated wideout Wisconsin had ever signed at the time of his transfer to the Badgers following a lackluster freshman year at USC, but the receiver never put it together in Madison. He totalled 396 yards on two touchdowns on 31 catches in two seasons with Wisconsin. He has one year of eligibility remaining, and joins Will Pauling as another Badgers' pass-catcher to enter the portal Tuesday.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Catches late TD in blowout loss Williams logged two receptions (on five targets) for 32 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-10 defeat versus Iowa.

Impact Williams scored the Badgers' lone touchdown when he extended out to catch a 14-yard touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter. This was his first touchdown since the Week 2 win against FCS opponent South Dakota. The junior wideout has gotten slightly more involved while senior wideout Bryson Green (knee) has been sidelined over the last four weeks. However, Williams has still logged just seven catches on 17 targets over this span. The Badgers will have an idle week before taking on the No. 1-ranked team in the country, Oregon, at Camp Randall on Saturday, Nov. 16.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Catches 50-yard touchdown Week 2 Williams gathered in two of five targets for 53 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-13 victory against South Dakota.

Impact Williams caught the first touchdown of his career when he got behind the Coyotes defense on an RPO before hauling in an easy 50-yard touchdown in the second quarter. His first career touchdown nearly came on the Badgers' second drive of the game when he got open deep on a flea flicker, but quarterback Tyler Van Dyke's pass fell short for an incompletion downfield. Williams came into Wisconsin with what were likely outsized expectations as a transfer from USC who was a four-star recruit coming out of high school. The junior wideout is listed as a co-starter with fellow outside receiver Bryson Green. Though, the Badgers' passing game has struggled with downfield passing attempts altogether so far this season, so there's likely very little upside for Williams or Green at this time. Things will only get significantly tougher for the Badgers' schedule moving forward, starting with this coming Saturday's home game against No. 4-ranked Alabama.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

South Dakota Coyotes vs. Wisconsin Badgers | FOX College Football

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Tyler Van Dyke connects with C.J. Williams for a 50-yard TD to extend Wisconsin's lead over South Dakota

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Listed as co-starter Williams is listed as a co-starter for Wisconsin's game Friday against Western Michigan, Jesse Temple of The Athletic reports.

Impact Williams and Vinny Anthony II are listed as co-starting wideouts alongside certified starters Will Pauling and Bryson Green. Williams' 2023 season included his first year with more than 100 receiving yards, something that should be much easier to accomplish if he lands a starting role.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

CJ Williams, Navy Midshipmen, Running Back CJ Williams is a 5-6, 150-pound Wide Receiver from Cibolo, TX.

JUNE 10, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

How does USC transfer C.J. Williams view his quiet start at Wisconsin? For Williams, managing his passion as part of a crowded wide receiver room is one of the toughest challenges he'll face at Wisconsin.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

CJ Williams, Navy Midshipmen, Running Back CJ Williams is a 5-6, 150-pound Wide Receiver from Cibolo, TX.

JULY 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

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