Leshon Williams News, Rumors, Updates - Kansas Jayhawks

Goes over century mark in finale Williams totaled 15 carries for 104 yards and gathered in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Friday's 31-21 loss to Utah.

Impact Williams logged his second 100-yard rushing performance of the season with the Jayhawks. Senior Daniel Hishaw also tallied a 100-yard rushing performance against the Utes as Kansas had some success on the ground. Williams, an Iowa transfer, had a solid year with the Jayhawks with 97 carries for 560 yards and seven touchdowns to go along with five catches for 73 yards and another two scores. Williams best collegiate season was at Iowa in 2023 when he rushed for 821 yards and a touchdown on 170 carries.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 14 Utah rallies to beat Kansas 31-21 and keep its slim Big 12 championship hopes alive

Devon Dampier passed for 253 yards and three touchdowns, leading No. 14 Utah to a 31-21 comeback win over Kansas

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Adds ninth TD with Jayhawks Williams recorded four rushes for 42 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-14 defeat against Iowa State.

Impact Williams added his ninth touchdown with the Jayhawks on limited touches against the Cyclones. It's been a successful season for the Iowa transfer as he's scored the bulk of the touchdowns for the team, seven on the ground and two in the passing game. Kansas will finish the regular season with Utah and are looking for a win to become bowl eligible.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eight touches in loss Williams posted seven carries for 23 yards and hauled in his only target for one yard during Saturday's 24-20 defeat to Arizona.

Impact Williams received eight touches in the loss to the Wildcats. The back-up running back had more of an opportunity the previous week versus the Cowboys. Through nine games, he's averaging 8.7 rushing attempts and 0.7 targets per game. Teammate Daniel Hishaw gets the bulk of the work out of the backfield. Kansas will be on a bye next week before playing at Iowa State.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Adds sixth rushing TD this season Williams logged 14 rushes for 77 yards and one touchdown and gathered in his only target for seven yards during Saturday's 38-21 victory over Oklahoma State.

Impact Williams appears to be back and fully healthy as he logged double-digit carries for the first times since Week 6 at UCF. The secondary back has six touchdowns scattered across eight game this year. Kansas has migrated to a more run-heavy approach over the last month of the season as they have struggled to find success in the passing game. Kansas will play at Arizona next week.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas uses second-half surge to pull away from Oklahoma State, 38-21

Jalon Daniels leads Kansas to a 38-21 victory over Oklahoma State on Saturday

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Good to go Saturday Williams (undisclosed) is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game versus Oklahoma State.

Impact Williams, who was initially listed as questionable before being upgraded to probable on Thursday, is now off the report ahead of Saturday's contest. It's great news for the Jayhawks as Williams has scored seven touchdowns this season and put together a couple of big games so far this season.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Williams (undisclosed) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Saturday's game against Oklahoma State.

Impact Williams, who was limited to just five snaps last week due to undisclosed reasons, is expected to be available for the Jayhawks in Week 10. The 5-foot-10 senior has handled 57 carries for 314 yards and five touchdowns on the ground, along with three receptions for 65 yards and two scores through the air on the season (seven games). Williams has seen a significant dip in production following the return of Daniel Hishaw in Week 7.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. OK State Williams (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against Oklahoma State.

Impact Williams has been a productive fantasy alternative since he's scored five touchdowns on 57 carries while averaging 5.5 yards per carry. The questionable tag leaves his status up in the air for Week 10, and if he doesn't play, then Harry Stewart and Johnny Thompson would be in line to operate as the backups behind Daniel Hishaw.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Played versus Kansas State Williams had two rushes for five yards during Saturday's 42-17 loss against Kansas State.

Impact Williams returned from an injury to record a couple of rushes versus the Wildcats. Teammate Daniel Hishaw carried the load with a season-high 19 carries with a touchdown. Look for both Hishaw and Williams to see handful of carries against Oklahoma State next week.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed and warming up Williams (undisclosed) is in uniform and warming up ahead of Saturday's game versus Kansas State, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.

Impact Williams, who is considered a game-time decision for Saturday, is warming up pregame which is a great news for him and the Jayhawks. It does not guarantee he will play, but he is certainly trending in that direction.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision versus KSU Williams (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Saturday's contest versus Kansas State.

Impact Williams' status will be decided shortly before Saturday's kickoff as he continues to deal with an undisclosed injury. He has gained 374 yards and scored seven touchdowns through six games this season, so his availability is very important for the Jayhawks in this rivalry game.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Kansas State Williams (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Kansas State, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Williams popped up on Wednesday's injury report, putting his availability for Saturday's contest up in the air. Through six games this season he has rushed 55 times for 309 yards and five touchdowns, adding three catches for 65 yards and two touchdowns through the air. It's currently unclear what injury he is dealing with, so it's difficult to predict whether or not he'll be able to suit up for the rivalry game.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

TD reception against Texas Tech Williams had five carries for six yards and reeled in his only target for 10 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-17 defeat versus Texas Tech.

Impact Williams snagged a touchdown reception, his second of the year. The Iowa transfer has been great for Kansas with seven total scores in seven games. He did take a step back in the backfield pecking order as Daniel Hishaw returned from an undisclosed injury and was successful on eight carries. Williams and Hishaw didn't receive a lot of carries because Texas Tech jumped out to an early 21-0 lead. Kansas will be on a bye next week before playing in-state rival Kansas State.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

TD reception against Texas Tech Williams had five carries for six yards and reeled in his only target for 10 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-17 defeat versus Texas Tech.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three scores at UCF Williams notched 12 carries for 58 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 27-20 win versus UCF.

Impact Williams was lethal at the goal-line as he notched a career-high three touchdowns and recorded multiple scores for the second time this season. With Daniel Hishaw still nursing an injury, Williams has been effective for the Jayhawks. He's notched double-digit carries in three straight weeks and is a play at Texas Tech next week if Hishaw remains out.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 64 yards against Cincinnati Williams accrued 10 carries for 64 yards and gathered in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 37-34 loss versus Cincinnati.

Impact Williams recorded double-digit carries for the second straight week as he has handled lead back duties for the Jayhawks. Kansas did most of their damage in a wild offensive game through the air as QB Jalon Daniels threw for 445 yards and four touchdowns. Kansas will play at UCF next week.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 64 yards against Cincinnati Williams accrued 10 carries for 64 yards and gathered in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 37-34 loss versus Cincinnati.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Takes advantage of opportunity Williams notched 19 carries for 129 yards and one touchdown and reeled in his target for 39 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 41-10 victory versus West Virginia.

Impact Williams received the bulk of the work against the Mountaineers as Daniel Hishaw left the game with an injury. Hishaw did not play in the second half and was seen on the sidelines in street clothes. Williams took full advantage of that opportunity with his first 100-yard rushing performance and two total touchdowns in the blowout of West Virginia. If Hishaw can't go next week, Williams is a must start in fantasy against Cincinnati.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

West Virginia puts up little fight in blowout loss to Kansas LAWRENCE, Kan. — Jalon Daniels threw three touchdown passes, Emmanuel Henderson returned a kickoff 94 yards for a TD and Kansas beat West Vi...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Jalon Daniels throws 3 TD passes, Kansas beats West Virginia 41-10 in Big 12 opener

Jalon Daniels threw three touchdown passes, Emmanuel Henderson returned a kickoff 94 yards for a TD, and Kansas beat West Virginia 41-10 in the Big 12 opener for both teams

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Kansas Jayhawks Highlights | FOX College Football

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Leshon Williams rushes 62 Yards for Touchdown to extend Kansas' lead over West Virginia

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Good to go Williams (undisclosed) is playing Saturday against Missouri, per Henry Greenstein of KUSports.com.

Impact After missing last week's game against Wagner, Williams is ready to go Saturday in a rivalry matchup with Missouri. Williams, a redshirt senior, joined KU as a transfer from Iowa in the offseason. He's expected to share work with Daniel Hishaw this season.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be available Week 2 Kansas' head coach Lance Leipold said that he expects Williams (undisclosed) to be available Saturday at Missouri, Matt Tait of the Perpetual Sports Network reports.

Impact According to Leipold, Williams "did do some stuff" Monday, encouraging the coach's position on his injured senior. Before not playing Week 1, he helped the 2025 Jayhawks defeat Fresno State. Williams logged six carries for 57 yards, a 16-yard reception and one touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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No. 14 Utah rallies to beat Kansas 31-21 and keep its slim Big 12 championship hopes alive

Kansas uses second-half surge to pull away from Oklahoma State, 38-21

Jalon Daniels throws 3 TD passes, Kansas beats West Virginia 41-10 in Big 12 opener

West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Kansas Jayhawks Highlights | FOX College Football

Leshon Williams rushes 62 Yards for Touchdown to extend Kansas' lead over West Virginia