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| No. 15 – USC Trojans | |
|---|---|
| Position | Quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 4, 2008[1] |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Lincoln-Way East (Frankfort, Illinois) |
| College | USC (2026–present) |
Jonas Williams (born June 4, 2008)[1] is an American college football quarterback for the USC Trojans.
Early life
[edit]Williams first attended Bolingbrook High School in Illinois, where he won the starting quarterback job as a freshman in 2022 and threw for 2,737 yards and 37 touchdowns.[2] He then threw for 3,196 yards and 33 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2023.[3] He transferred to Lincoln-Way East High School as a junior in 2024 and led the team to a record of 12–1 while throwing for 2,926 yards and 42 touchdowns, being named all-conference, all-state, and the Illinois Player of the Year by the Champaign News-Gazette.[4] Prior to his senior year, Williams participated at the Elite 11 competition.[5] He threw for 2,488 yards and 35 touchdowns as a senior in 2025, setting state records for career passing yards (11,347) and touchdowns (147).[6] He was named the Gatorade Illinois Player of the Year for his performance.[7]
A four-star recruit, Williams was ranked a top-10 quarterback prospect nationally and a top-120 player overall in the class of 2026.[8] He initially committed to play college football for the Oregon Ducks in August 2024.[9] He later flipped his commitment to the USC Trojans in February 2025 and signed with the Trojans in December 2025.[10][11]
References
[edit]- 1 2 @JonasWilliams_1 (June 4, 2023). "Blessed to see another year! 🎂🎊 #15" (Tweet). Retrieved January 11, 2026 – via Twitter.
- ↑ O'Brien, Michael (August 7, 2023). "Bolingbrook quarterback Jonas Williams steps into the spotlight after standout freshman season". Chicago Sun-Times.
- ↑ Adams, Todd M. (November 26, 2025). "USC QB recruit Jonas Williams named ALL-USA Football Team finalist". USA Today.
- ↑ "Jonas Williams". USC Trojans.
- ↑ Hollowell, Kendell (June 20, 2025). "USC Trojans Recruit Jonas Williams Delivers Sensational Performance on Day 3 of Elite 11 Finals". Sports Illustrated.
- ↑ Pisani, Hart (December 5, 2025). "Lincoln-Way East QB Jonas Williams named Illinois Gatorade Football Player of the Year". Shaw Local.
- ↑ Duvall, Adam (December 5, 2025). "Gatorade names Illinois high school football player of the year for 2025-26". Journal Star.
- ↑ Duarte, Gabriel (November 28, 2025). "Why Four-Star Recruit Jonas Williams Is Best Quarterback Commit In Big Ten". Sports Illustrated.
- ↑ Clarke, Ryan (August 3, 2024). "Four-star 2026 quarterback Jonas Williams commits to Oregon Ducks". OregonLive.com.
- ↑ Morales, Antonio (February 21, 2025). "USC lands 4-star recruit Jonas Williams after QB flipped commitment from Oregon". The Athletic.
- ↑ Trevino, Chris (December 3, 2025). "Signing Day: USC football signs future leader, four-star Illinois QB Jonas Williams". 247Sports.