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QB Demond Williams Jr. staying at Washington after portal stir

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Demond Williams Jr. changed his mind, again.

The quarterback announced Thursday that he will no longer enter the transfer portal and will remain at Washington instead.

The reversal concluded a busy period for Williams, who signed an NIL contract reportedly worth around $4 million last week to stay at Washington.

He then told his social media followers on Tuesday that he planned to enter the portal, with reports linking him to a move to LSU.

Washington appeared to threaten legal action when a deputy athletic director told the Seattle Times on Wednesday that the university would “pursue all legal avenues to protect our institution” in response to an inquiry about Williams.

Earlier Thursday, his former agent Doug Hendrickson announced he was parting ways with his client “due to philosophical differences.” Later, Williams revealed his change of plans.

“After thoughtful reflection with my family, I am excited to announce that I will continue my football journey at the University of Washington,” Williams wrote on social media Thursday. “I am deeply grateful to my coaches, teammates, and everyone in the program for fostering an environment where I can thrive both as an athlete and as an individual.

“I am fully committed and focused on contributing to what we are building.”

Williams started all 13 games as a sophomore as the Huskies went 9-4, including a 38-10 win over Boise State in the LA Bowl on Dec. 13. He was 15 of 24 for 215 yards and four touchdowns in the game.

For the season, Williams completed 246 of 354 passes (69.5%) for 3,065 yards, 25 TDs and eight interceptions. He also ran for 611 yards, which was second on the team, and six TDs.

For his Washington career, Williams completed 71.5% of his passes for 4,009 yards, 33 TDs and nine interceptions in 26 games (2024-25). He also rushed for 893 yards and eight touchdowns.

–Field Level Media

Report: Washington mulls legal action vs. QB Demond Williams Jr.

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Washington seemingly is planning legal action against Demond Williams Jr. after the quarterback announced he would enter the transfer portal just days after signing a revenue-sharing and NIL (name, image and likeness) contract with the school.

“UW will pursue all legal avenues to protect our institution,” Kurt Svoboda, a deputy athletic director, said in an email sent to The Seattle Times on Wednesday. He declined to be more specific.

The newspaper reported Williams signed a $4 million, one-year contract with Washington on Jan. 2.

Front Office Sports cited a source saying that Washington’s goal would be to hold Williams accountable for specific provisions in his contract. In short, a buyout would be on the table given that Williams is leaving before the expiration of the agreement.

Per Front Office Sports, Washington has yet to submit Williams’ name to the transfer portal.

Williams’ motive to leave Washington is not immediately clear, however CBS Sports reported on Tuesday that Lane Kiffin and LSU are expected to pursue him.

“I have to do what is best for me and my future,” Williams wrote Tuesday on social media. “After much thought and prayer, I will be entering the transfer portal.”

Williams earned All-Big Ten honorable mention honors in the coaches’ vote and also was selected to the Big Ten All-Academic team.

He thanked his coaches, teammates, Huskies fans and the Seattle community in the social media post before concluding with his announcement that he intended to transfer.

Williams started all 13 games as a sophomore as the Huskies went 9-4, including a 38-10 win over Boise State in the LA Bowl on Dec. 13. He was 15 of 24 for 215 yards and four touchdowns in the game.

For the season, Williams completed 246 of 354 passes (69.5%) for 3,065 yards, 25 TDs and eight interceptions. He also ran for 611 yards, which was second on the team, and six TDs.

For his Washington career, Williams completed 71.5% of his passes for 4,009 yards, 33 TDs and nine interceptions in 26 games (2024-25). He also rushed for 893 yards and eight touchdowns.

–Field Level Media

QB Demond Williams Jr. to transfer despite Washington contract

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Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. announced he was entering the transfer portal on Tuesday night despite signing a contract to return to the Huskies.

“I have to do what is best for me and my future,” Williams said on social media. “After much thought and prayer, I will be entering the transfer portal.”

ESPN reported that the deal for Williams to return to Seattle for his junior season was near the top of the market. CBS Sports reported that LSU is one of the teams to watch for Williams’ landing spot.

Washington will pursue all legal avenues to enforce Williams’ signed contract, ESPN reported.

The 5-foot-11, 190-pound QB earned All-Big Ten honorable mention honors in the coaches’ vote and also was selected to the Big Ten All-Academic team.

Williams thanked his coaches, teammates, Huskies fans and the Seattle community in the social media post before concluding with his announcement to transfer.

He started all 13 games as a sophomore as the Huskies went 9-4, including a 38-10 win over Boise State in the LA Bowl on Dec. 13. Williams was 15 of 24 for 215 yards and four touchdowns in the game.

For the season, Williams completed 246 of 354 passes (69.5%) for 3,065 yards, 25 TDs and eight interceptions. He also ran for 611 yards, which was second on the team, and six TDs.

For his Washington career, Williams completed 71.5% of his passes for 4,009 yards, 33 TDs and nine interceptions in 26 games (2024-25). He also rushed for 893 yards and eight touchdowns.

–Field Level Media