Jaylen Williams
Jaylen Williams is a four-star recruit from Chicago, IL, out of Palatine (No. 264 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Wisconsin's 8 games this season.
Where Williams comes from
- Chicago, IL
- Palatine
- Palatine is about 100 miles from Camp Randall Stadium
- Four-star, No. 264 in the 2025 class.
- On the Wisconsin roster since 2025
Where Williams fits
Wisconsin lists 23 linebackers this season.
Wisconsin linebackers with a game this season
Wisconsin is 5-3. Next: vs Rutgers, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Palatine
Also from Chicago, IL
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Luke Fickell
Pass share
43.5%
200 pass / 260 run
Plays / game
57.5
8 games
Team sack rate
4.6%
218 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning, slow tempo.
Awards
A four-star recruit at linebacker for Wisconsin -- now projected at an All-Conference level in the middle of the defense.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in hit power and tackling.
Wisconsin has produced 12 All-Conference linebackers and 1 All-American. 10 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Leo Chenal was one of them, an All-American.
Two seasons at Wisconsin
- 2026 Wisconsin FickellYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Wisconsin FickellYear 1 · Games –
- High school PalatinePalatine, IL · Class of 2025Four-star, No. 264 in the 2025 class. Signed with Wisconsin.Also from Palatine: Jacob Bostick (San Diego State), Tony Balanganayi (Illinois), Evan Downer (Ball State) and 1 more.
2025
- Signed with WisconsinFour-star, out of Palatine