Demond Williams Jr. ranks among top five Big Ten quarterbacks for 2026

On3's Ari Wasserman has placed Washington's Demond Williams Jr. as the No. 4 quarterback in the Big Ten for the upcoming 2026 season. Williams, a junior, threw for 3,065 yards, completed 69.5% of his passes, and recorded 25 touchdowns with 8 interceptions last season. He also had 611 rushing yards and 6 rushing touchdowns. As the Huskies prepare for the season, Williams is expected to take on a larger leadership role following the departure of key players and his own recent experience with the transfer portal. The ranking highlights his potential to continue as one of the nation’s prominent quarterbacks.

• 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — On3 ranks Demond Williams Jr. among Big Ten's top five QBs