DJ Williams

Position:
Quarterback
Class:
Senior
Height:
6-3
Weight:
218
Hometown:
Harvey, Ill.
High School:
Thornton Township HS
Prev School:
Murray State

NAME PRONUNCIATION

SIUSalukiAthletics · DJ WILLIAMS

2024 (JUNIOR)

Started the first 3 games before suffering a season-ending injury to his throwing hand in the game versus Incarnate Word
Completed 46-of-72 passes (.590) for 571 yards, 4 TDs and 2 INTs, while rushing 39 times for 242 yards (6.2 avg) and 4 TDs
Named MVFC Offensive Player of the Week honors vs. Incarante Word, after he completed 19-of-27 passes for 301 yards and two touchdowns, plus 12 carries for 79 yards, including a 28-yard TD run

PRIOR TO SIU

Murray State transfer with two years of eligibility … The Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Year in 2021 after passing for 1,020 yards and rushing for 532 yards with 10 total touchdowns … Injured his knee in the 2022 opener versus Texas Tech and missed the remainder of the season … Returned to starting role in 2023 and passed for 1,529 yards and 11 TDs … As a senior at Thornton Township HS in 2019, passed for 2,200 yards, rushed for 1,200 yards and scored 42 total touchdowns, leading his team to 8-3 record and earning All-State honors … Also starred in basketball as a two-time conference Player of the Year and All-State selection.