Josh Williams (running back)

Josh Williams (born June 9, 2001) is an American professional football running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers.

Josh Williams

No. 18 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Position	Running back
Roster status	Active
Personal information
Born	(2001-06-09) June 9, 2001 (age 24) Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight	210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school	The Kinkaid School (Piney Point Village, Texas)
College	LSU (2019–2024)
NFL draft	2025: undrafted
Career history
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2025–present)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life and high school

Williams attended The Kinkaid School in Piney Point Village, Texas. He committed to play college football for the LSU Tigers, joining the team as a walk-on. He went on to earn a scholarship after his first season.^[1]

College career

As a freshman in 2019 Williams did not appear in any games as he was a scout team member, as the Tigers went on to win the National Championship.^[2] During the 2020 and 2021 season, he combined to rush for 196 yards.^[3] In week 9 of the 2022 season, Williams rushed for 106 yards on 14 carries in a win over Florida.^[4] In week 12, he rushed for a career-high 122 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries in a win over Arkansas.^[5] Williams finished the 2022 season with 532 rushing yards and six touchdowns for the Tigers.^[6] In week 12 of the 2023 season, he rushed for 30 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries, while also hauling in a reception for 45 yards in a win over Florida.^[7] During the 2023 season, Williams notched 55 carries for 284 yards and five touchdowns, as well as a receiving touchdown.^[8] In week 13 of the 2024 season, he notched 90 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries and hauled in four catches for 61 yards in a win over Vanderbilt.^[9] Williams finished the 2024 season, appearing in 13 games where he rushed for 482 yards and six touchdowns on 117 carries, while also racking up 31 catches for 263 yards.^[10] After the season, he declared for the 2025 NFL draft.^[11] Williams also accepted an invite to participate in the 2025 Tropical Bowl.^[12]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
5 ft 8+3⁄8 in (1.74 m)	196 lb (89 kg)	30 in (0.76 m)	9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m)	4.45 s	1.57 s	2.65 s	4.32 s	7.03 s	42.0 in (1.07 m)	10 ft 2 in (3.10 m)	23 reps
All values from Pro Day[13][14]

Williams signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2025.^[15]

Personal life

Williams is the son of former NFL running back Jermaine Williams and his mother is Kimberly Williams who represents him as his NFL Certified Agent. His siblings are Jordan and Jazlynn Williams. ^[16]