Hajj-Malik Williams Explained

Hajj-Malik Williams
School:UNLV Rebels
Currentnumber:6
Currentposition:Quarterback
Class: Senior
Birth Date:25 November 1999
Birth Place:Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:205
Highschool:Hapeville Charter
(Atlanta, Georgia)
USMAPS
(West Point, New York)
Pastschools:
Highlights:
  • Second-team All-MW (2024)
Espn:4571364

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

Early life

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. 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.[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.

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.

College statistics

SeasonGamesPassingRushingReceiving
GPGSRecordCmpAttPctYdsAvgTDIntRecAttYdsAvgLngTDRecYdsAvgLngTD
Campbell Fighting Camels
201911116–514726056.52,0227.8179136.51516644.441912323.0231
2020440–4539953.56626.733113.6542093.918412626.0261
2021441–3519553.76917.371137.0361273.5180
202210105–518028962.32,2217.7125137.1863253.8355
202311115–623232970.52,6047.9198151.2902652.939512424.0241
UNLV Rebels
20241086–211818563.81,5678.5154157.41206645.5718
Career504823–257811,25762.19,7677.87330141.85372,2544.2713137324.3263

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023-10-23 . Leadership and results: Hajj-Malik Williams . 2024-10-10 . Campbell University . en.
  2. News: Who is UNLV's new starting QB Hajj-Malik Williams? Ex-FCS star next up after Matthew Sluka's sudden exit . 2024-10-10 . CBSSports.com . en.
  3. Web site: 2023-12-04 . Campbell QB Hajj-Malik Williams Enters Transfer Portal . 2024-10-10 . portal.rivals.com . en.
  4. Web site: 2024-01-20 . UNLV quarterback battle could come down to 2 FCS transfers . 2024-10-10 . Las Vegas Review-Journal . en-US.
  5. Web site: Despart . Will . Quarterback competition takes center stage at UNLV fall camp . 2024-10-10 . The Sporting Tribune . en.
  6. News: September 25, 2024 . After 3-0 start, UNLV QB Matthew Sluka to sit rest of season over NIL payment dispute . October 10, 2024 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  7. Web site: Bliss . Dale . 2024-09-29 . UNLV, Hajj-Malik Williams Put NIL Controversy Behind Them with Emphatic Win Over Fresno . 2024-10-10 . Athlon Sports . en.