CHARLES WILLIAMS
CHARLES WILLIAMS
Charles Williams attended Bullard High School in Fresno, CA and earned notable accolades including Fresno Bee's Co-Offensive Player of the Year as a senior, Two-Time County/Metro Athletic Conference Player of the Year, and even made history at his school. As a senior, Charles made school history by rushing for 2,142 yards and scoring 28 touchdowns ranking him #2 of all-time for both categories at Bullard High School. He amassed 3,580 total rushing yards in two years, which is the second most rushing yards ever and scored 48 touchdowns, which tied a school record.
This 3-Star Running Back (RB) was a top recruit in the 2016 class and received many offers from elite schools, but Williams decided to take his talents and committed to UNLV.
Wearing #8 on his jersey, Charles Williams is a 5'9" 200 pound explosive RB playing offense for the UNLV Rebels. Williams is currently a Senior at UNLV and is already predicted to be a top draft pick in the NFL. With his elite combination of size and speed, Charles Williams is explosive on the field and has the power to run right through defenses. Charles Williams continues to break school records and is currently the All-Time Leading Rusher at UNLV.
With an ever-growing fan base and national exposure, Charles Williams' marketability makes him an ideal candidate for future sponsorships and endorsements.
UNLV's All-Time leading rusher with 4,201 yards
2022 Hula Bowl
Island Showdown Trophy (2021)
2021 Mountain West Football Top 50 Players
Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week
2020 Mountain West Rushing Leader
2X Metro Atlantic Conference Offensive Player of the Year
First-Team All Mountain West Honors
Named to the official 2020 watch list of the Doak Walker Award (top running back) and Maxwell Award (top overall player)
Besides his athletic abilities, Charles Williams has excelled in his academic achievements. Standout RB Charles Williams has become the first UNLV football player in history to be voted an Academic All-American by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
In May 2021, Williams was named as UNLV’s Mehdi Bouras Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Williams is pursuing his Master’s Degree in General Studies after earning a Bachelor’s in Journalism & Media Studies in 2020.
He has earned a spot on the Mountain West Academic All-Conference Team for four consecutive years and was a member of the Dean’s Honor List his last four semesters as an undergraduate.
2021
8 News Now Las Vegas: Charles Williams Makes Academic Football History at UNLV
8 News Now Las Vegas: RB Charles Williams returns to UNLV with all-time rushing record in sight
KTNV Las Vegas: UNLV RB Charles Williams Named Offensive Player of the Week
Your Central Valley: Bulldogs to Face RB Charles Williams One Last Time
Las Vegas Review Journal: Charles Williams Balancing Football and Fatherhood
3 News Las Vegas: First UNLV Football Player Named Academic All American
Las Vegas Sun: UNLV Believes One Play Could Make a Difference
The Morning Grind: Charles Williams- UNLV's All-Time Leading Rusher
2022
Pro Football Network: Fueled by Family, Record-Setting UNLV RB Charles Williams
Las Vegas Review Journal: UNLV’s Williams Touts Versatility at Next Level
ABC7 Denver: T.J. Ward advises Cameron, Williams on their journey to NFL
Sports Illustrated-Fan Nation: NFL Draft Profile Charles Williams
Fox 5 Las Vegas: UNLV Football hosts Pro Day with NFL scouts
Mountain West Wire: 2022 NFL Draft Profile: UNLV RB Charles Williams
Mad Max Radio-Sports & Hip Hop Interview with Chuck Williams
Raider Nation- Unnecessary Roughness: Interview with Charles Williams
Las Vegas Review Journal: Locals hope to hear names called this week in NFL draft
Press Las Vegas: Locals hope to hear their name in the NFL Draft
Kenny Mayne Talks With UNLV All-Time Leading Rusher- Chuck Williams
Fox 5 Las Vegas: Chuck Wagon at the 2022 NFL Draft Experience
Fresno Bee: Where are Fresno-area football players going after the NFL draft? Here is who signed
Sports Illustrated- Steelers Nation: Steelers Invite 13 UDFA to Rookie Minicamp
Mountain West Football Player of the Week 11/15/21
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