Hajj-Malik Williams

Hajj-Malik Williams
UNLV Rebels – No. 6
PositionQuarterback
Class
Redshirt
Redshirt
Senior
Personal information
Born: (1999-11-25) November 25, 1999 (age 24)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolHapeville Charter
(Atlanta, Georgia)
USMAPS
(West Point, New York)

Hajj-Malik Qaadir Williams (born November 25, 1999) is an American football quarterback for the UNLV Rebels. He previously played for the Campbell Fighting Camels.

Early life and high school

As a young child, Williams played both soccer and football.[1]

Over the course of his high school career he emerged into an all-region quarterback at Hapeville Charter.[1] Following his high school career, Williams accepted an offer to attend the U.S. Military Academy prep school even after receiving a late offer from Georgia Tech.[1][2]

College career

Campbell

On November 29, 2023, Williams entered the transfer portal.[3] He left as the school's leader in career passing yards and touchdowns.[3]

UNLV

Prior to the 2024 season, Williams transferred to UNLV for his final year of eligibility.[4] During the offseason, Williams lost a close position battle to fellow transfer Matthew Sluka.[5] After a disagreement over NIL, Sluka opted to redshirt for the season giving Williams a chance to start.[6] In his first game as a starter, Williams led the Rebels to a 59-14 rout of the Fresno State Bulldogs.[7] He finished the game passing for 182 yards and three touchdowns while picking up another 119 rushing yards and 1 rushing touchdown.[7]

College statistics

Season Games Passing Rushing Receiving
GP GS Record Cmp Att Pct Yds Avg TD Int Rec Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
Campbell Fighting Camels
2019 11 11 6–5 147 260 56.5 2,022 7.8 17 9 136.5 151 664 4.4 41 9 1 23 23.0 23 1
2020 4 4 0–4 53 99 53.5 662 6.7 3 3 113.6 54 209 3.9 18 4 1 26 26.0 26 1
2021 4 4 1–3 51 95 53.7 691 7.3 7 1 137.0 36 127 3.5 18 0 — — — — —
2022 10 10 5–5 180 289 62.3 2,221 7.7 12 5 137.1 86 325 3.8 35 5 — — — — —
2023 11 11 5–6 232 329 70.5 2,604 7.9 19 8 151.2 90 265 2.9 39 5 1 24 24.0 24 1
UNLV Rebels
2024 4 2 1–1 34 41 82.9 409 10.0 6 1 210.1 34 260 7.6 24 2 — — — — —
Career 44 42 18–24 697 1,113 62.6 8,609 7.7 64 27 141.7 451 1,850 4.1 41 25 3 73 24.3 26 1

References

  1. ^ a b c "Leadership and results: Hajj-Malik Williams". Campbell University. October 23, 2023. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  2. ^ "Who is UNLV's new starting QB Hajj-Malik Williams? Ex-FCS star next up after Matthew Sluka's sudden exit". CBSSports.com. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Campbell QB Hajj-Malik Williams Enters Transfer Portal". portal.rivals.com. December 4, 2023. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  4. ^ "UNLV quarterback battle could come down to 2 FCS transfers". Las Vegas Review-Journal. January 20, 2024. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  5. ^ Despart, Will. "Quarterback competition takes center stage at UNLV fall camp". The Sporting Tribune. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  6. ^ "After 3-0 start, UNLV QB Matthew Sluka to sit rest of season over NIL payment dispute". The New York Times. September 25, 2024. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Bliss, Dale (September 29, 2024). "UNLV, Hajj-Malik Williams Put NIL Controversy Behind Them with Emphatic Win Over Fresno". Athlon Sports. Retrieved October 10, 2024.