Washington quarterback demand williams jr. Said Wednesday that his short-term decision to leave the Huskies was a mistake that resulted from “really bad advice.”
Williams, 19, announced last month that he was entering the transfer portal, then changed his mind two days later and said he would be back with the Huskies.
According to multiple reports, Washington was prepared to pursue legal options to enforce Williams’ lucrative name, image and likeness contract. According to ESPN, Williams’ void deal was worth more than $4 million, and his potential departure raised questions about the validity of such contracts.
When Williams was asked to explain what happened to four teammates and coach Jedd Fish, he said he understood and appreciated the question from a reporter in Seattle.
“Obviously at 19 years old you get good advice and sometimes you get very bad advice,” Williams said. “We’re all human. We all make mistakes. And at the end of the day, I feel very fortunate to be here with my brothers and my coaches and to be at the University of Washington. I’m very happy to be here and very blessed.”
Williams was also asked what considerations went into her decision to enter the portal in the first place, prompting her to withdraw her name. The rising junior said he’s grateful that his teammates and coaches have accepted him back.
Asked if that was the case, Williams also had no comment. LSU Who sought to achieve it through the portal.
Last month, Fish described Williams’ status as “in limbo for 48 hours” rather than weeks or months. Williams announced via social media on January 6 that he would be leaving the Huskies after his sophomore season, saying, “I have to do what’s best for me and my future.”
Washington fans were disappointed by the announcement. It came on the same day that the school celebrated life for women’s soccer team goalkeeper Mia Hamant, who died of kidney cancer. In January, Fish acknowledged that Williams may need to repair broken relationships.
Williams completed 69.5% of his passes for 3,065 yards with 25 touchdowns last season. He said he hopes to become a more vocal leader and play with more consistency in 2026. In the Huskies’ four losses, Williams completed 62.9% of his passes for 645 yards with three touchdowns and six interceptions.
“Trying to find ways to continue playing at a high level throughout the season,” Williams said. “Definitely going through a lot of learning curves. Having some tough games and being able to come back the next week and respond and figure out how to adjust week to week, and just continue to work hard and learn how to prepare.”
