Despite deal at Washington, Demond Williams Jr. to transfer
ESPN••sports
Key Points:
- Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. announced on social media that he is entering the transfer portal, despite recently agreeing to return to the Huskies for the 2026 season.
- Williams stated he must prioritize what is best for his future, prompting the unexpected decision to transfer.
- Williams had signed a contract to return last week, reportedly one of the top deals in the market, with Washington prepared to pursue legal action to enforce the agreement.
- The Big Ten conference is reportedly monitoring the situation closely, recalling its involvement in last year's controversial transfer of Xavier Lucas.
- As a sophomore, Williams completed 69.5% of his passes for 3,065 yards, 25 touchdowns, and eight interceptions, while also rushing
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GettyImages-22400154171-19eb2573d96647f8894478942b5721be.jpg)
