Josh Williams

ACQUIRED BY BUCS:
Signed by the Buccaneers as a college free agent on May 9, 2025.

ACQUIRED BY BUCS:

Signed by the Buccaneers as a college free agent on May 9, 2025.

Waived by the Buccaneers on Dec. 29, 2025 and re-signed to the practice squad on Dec. 31.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

Has appeared in three career games for the Buccaneers, logging four carries for 11 yards. Has also recorded five career kick returns, averaging 26.8 yards per return.

2025 HIGHLIGHTS:

Was inactive for Weeks 1-4.

Made his NFL debut in the Week 5 win at Seattle, appearing on special teams and in a reserve capacity on offense. Logged six special teams snaps and two offensive snaps, totaling five kick returns for 129 yards (25.8 avg.).

Was inactive for Weeks 6-7.

Saw his first substantial offensive playtime in the Week 8 win at New Orleans, logging his first career carry in the process. Finished with four carries for 11 yards.

Appeared exclusively on special teams in Week 10 vs. New England, logging four snaps.

Did not play in Weeks 11-18.

COLLEGE:

Played collegiately at Louisiana State University (2019–24), appearing in 60 career games and totaling 1,494 rushing yards and 17 rushing touchdowns on 314 carries (4.8 avg.), along with 71 receptions for 600 yards and one receiving touchdown.

As a sixth-year senior in 2024, played in all 13 games, rushing 55 times for 284 yards (5.2 avg.) and five touchdowns, while adding 31 receptions for 263 yards.

In 2023, saw action in 11 games (two starts), tallying 284 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 55 carries, along with 14 receptions for 194 yards.

Started six of 11 games played in 2022, recording career highs with 532 rushing yards and six total touchdowns on 97 carries (5.5 avg.). Also caught 21 passes for 132 yards.

In 2021, appeared in 13 games, rushing 23 times for 108 yards (4.7 avg.) and catching five passes for 11 yards.

Played in 10 games in 2020, logging 22 carries for 88 yards (4.0 avg.).

Redshirted in 2019.

Joined LSU as a preferred walk-on and earned a scholarship ahead of the 2022 season.

Awarded the No. 18 jersey prior to the start of the 2024 season, given to the player who best portrays those traits of a champion, both on and off the field.

PERSONAL:

Attended The Kinkaid School (Houston, Texas).

Majored in business administration at LSU.

Is the son of Jermaine and Kimberly Williams.

His father, Jermaine, was a former NFL running back who played for the Buccaneers, Oakland Raiders, Jacksonville Jaguars and Kansas City Chiefs.

His mother, Kimberly, represents Josh as his NFL Certified Agent.

Has two siblings, Jordan and Jazlynn.