Former Wisconsin wideout selected in sixth round of 2026 NFL draft

TL;DR

C.J. Williams, former Wisconsin wide receiver, was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 203rd pick in the 2026 NFL draft. He previously played at Stanford, where he had a standout season in 2025.

Key points

C.J. Williams was selected 203rd overall in the 2026 NFL draft.
He played for Wisconsin from 2023-24 before transferring to Stanford.
Williams had 59 catches for 749 yards and six touchdowns in 2025.

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The Jacksonville Jaguars selected former Wisconsin wide receiver C.J. Williams with the No. 203 overall pick of the 2026 NFL draft on Saturday.

Williams, who spent his final year of collegiate football with Stanford, represented UW from 2023-24. During his pair of seasons in Madison, he tallied 31 receptions, 396 yards and two touchdowns before transferring to the Cardinal during the 2025 offseason.

The 6-foot, 203-pounder arrived at Wisconsin as a former top-100 recruit coming out of high school in 2022. He suited up, albeit sparingly, as a freshman at USC before transferring to the Badgers' program ahead of the 2023 season and finished his college career with 94 catches for 1,179 yards and eight touchdowns.

While Williams never quite panned out as the heralded transfer he was advertised as, he did make a splash with Stanford in 2025. His 59 catches for 749 yards and six scores in 2025 paced the Cardinal offense, positioning himself as a viable late-round option for teams looking to bolster their depth chart on the the outside.

Williams will now join Brian Thomas Jr., Jakobi Meyers and Parker Washington in Jacksonville's wide receiver room.

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Q&A

What round was C.J. Williams drafted in the 2026 NFL draft?

C.J. Williams was drafted in the sixth round as the 203rd overall pick.

How many receptions did C.J. Williams have during his college career?

C.J. Williams recorded a total of 94 receptions during his college career.

Which team selected C.J. Williams in the NFL draft?

C.J. Williams was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars.