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Maryland football signs Jordan Williams from Rice as linebacker

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Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Maryland football signs Jordan Williams from Rice as linebacker

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Jordan Williams, a former guard from Rice men's basketball, has transferred to Maryland to play football as a linebacker for the 2026 season. This marks a shift for Williams, who previously had a career impacted by injuries and limited playing time. He now returns to football after a successful high school career, where he was a state MVP in Houston. Williams joins Maryland as its second linebacker transfer, alongside Stephen Dean III. He has strong NFL connections through his family, including his father Jermaine Williams and brother Josh Williams, currently with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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•Jordan Williams transfers from Rice for his final year of eligibility.
•Williams was a standout high school football player before pursuing basketball.
•He has faced injuries that limited his college basketball performance.
•Williams joins Maryland football as a linebacker for the 2026 season.
•He is the second linebacker transfer for Maryland this offseason.

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