Josh Williams
Running Back Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | TB | 2 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Summary
Josh Williams is a running back from Houston, Texas, who played at LSU before signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
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Early Life
Williams is from Houston, Texas, and attended The Kinkaid School.
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High School
Williams attended The Kinkaid School in Houston, Texas.
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College Career
Williams played at LSU from 2019 through 2024, appearing in 60 games and making 17 starts. A preferred walk-on, he earned a scholarship before the 2022 season.
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Path to the NFL
The Buccaneers signed Williams as a college free agent on May 9, 2025.
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NFL Career
Williams appeared in three games for Tampa Bay in 2025, recording four carries for 11 yards and five kickoff returns for 129 yards. The Buccaneers waived him in December and re-signed him to their practice squad two days later.
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Career Accomplishments
Williams finished his LSU career with 314 carries for 1,494 yards and 17 rushing touchdowns, plus 71 receptions for 600 yards and a receiving touchdown. In 2024, he rushed for 284 yards and five touchdowns while adding 31 receptions for 263 yards.
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Playing Style
Listed at 5-foot-9 and 210 pounds, Williams has contributed as a runner, receiver and kick returner.
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MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
MFT Score: 36.4
2026 preseason baseline. Position-relative and updated through the site’s weekly review process.