Rashid Williams flashes star potential during Washington spring game

Rashid Williams has been waiting for an opportunity to show Washington Huskies fans what he's capable of. A composite four-star recruit in the 2023 class, Williams has only caught 18 passes for 222 yards and 1 touchdown in 17 games across three seasons. There have been good reasons for that lack of production - Williams had five future NFL players in front of him during a redshirt year in 2023, then watched as Denzel Boston took a jump into 2024.

Collarbone and hand injuries as a redshirt sophomore in 2025 then limited Williams to only two games when he was expected to be the team's No. 2 receiver behind Boston. Williams has stayed the course, however, never entering the transfer portal or questioning his future with the Huskies .

Even with breakout freshman Dezmen Roebuck returning and high-upside players like Chris Lawson, Jordan Clay, and Trez Davis joining the fray, Williams has been the one who has looked steadiest during spring practice for Washington. Won't be the last time we see this connection 👀 🤩 @UW_Football 📺: @BigTenNetwork pic. twitter.

com/wtgIzy80ga — Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) May 2, 2026 He parlayed that strong spring into a strong spring game on Friday night, leading all receivers with 65 yards and scoring on a 43-yard post route thrown by starting quarterback Demond Williams Jr. in the second quarter to tie the game at 10. The fact that it was a post is notable - that's been a staple route concept and big play generator for head coach Jedd Fisch in his time at Washington and has been one of Williams' best routes as a passer since he arrived on campus.