The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2025 Football Roster
Roster
Jonah Williams
- Position:
- DB
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 213
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Galveston, Texas
- High School:
- Ball
- Major:
- Interested in Physical Culture & Sports
A first-year defensive back who has played in one career game ... also on baseball team.
FRESHMAN (2025)
Made collegiate debut vs. Sam Houston (9/20).
HIGH SCHOOL
A consensus five-star prospect by 247Sports and On3 … rated the No. 1 safety in the nation in his class by 247Sports and On3 … tabbed the No. 6 overall recruit in his class by 247Sports … ranked the No. 8 overall prospect in the ESPN 300 … member of the 247Sports’ 2025 Freaks list … No. 3 recruit in Texas according to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … missed second half of senior season due to injury … logged 29 total tackles (17 solo), two interceptions, two passes defended and one recovered fumble in eight games as a senior in 2024 at Ball High School … was named the overall MVP of District 9-5A as a senior … also added 14 carries for 206 yards (14.7 ypc) and seven rushing touchdowns to go along with 12 receptions for 259 yards (21.6 ypc) and six scores as a senior … named to the 5A First-Team All-State as a kick returner by the Texas Sports Writers Association (2023) … recorded 58 tackles and four interceptions (three pick-sixes), four tackles for loss, eight passes defended and two fumble recoveries as a junior in 2023 … also added two punt return touchdowns and two kickoff return touchdowns as a junior … registered 59 tackles (22 solo), four interceptions, three tackles for loss and two passes defended as a sophomore in 2022 … named the Texas District 9-5A D-I Overall MVP as a sophomore … compiled 27 tackles (14 solo) and four pass break-ups as a freshman in 2021.
PERSONAL
Also on the baseball team … son of Billy and Annie Williams … has three older brothers, Rudy, Nick and Seth … brother, Nick, played four seasons in the MLB … intends to major in Sports Management.
