Omar Williams Jr.
Omar Williams Jr. is a three-star recruit from Lafayette, IN, out of Jefferson (No. 2,743 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Northern Illinois's 8 games this season.
Where Williams comes from
- Lafayette, IN
- Jefferson
- About 150 miles from Huskie Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,743 in the 2026 class.
Where Williams fits
Northern Illinois lists 20 defensive backs this season.
Northern Illinois defensive backs with a game this season
Northern Illinois is 0-8. Next: at San José State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Jefferson
Also from Lafayette, IN
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Rob Harley
Pass share
53.1%
266 pass / 235 run
Plays / game
62.6
8 games
Team sack rate
8.0%
301 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Northern Illinois -- now graded to hold down a real role in the defensive backfield.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
Northern Illinois has produced 6 All-Conference defensive backs.
Joined Northern Illinois in 2026
- 2026 Northern Illinois HarleyYear 1 · Games –
- High school JeffersonLafayette, IN · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 2,743 in the 2026 class. Signed with Northern Illinois.Also from Jefferson: Aaden Aytch (Minnesota) and Micah Lillard (Ball State).
2026
- Signed with Northern IllinoisThree-star, out of Jefferson