Hajj-Malik Williams
Hajj-Malik Qaadir Williams is an American professional football quarterback for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League. He played college football for the Campbell Fighting Camels and UNLV Rebels.
Early life
As a young child, Williams played both soccer and football.
Over the course of his high school career he emerged into an all-region quarterback at Hapeville Charter. Following his high school career, Williams accepted an offer to attend the U.S. Military Academy prep school even after receiving a late offer from Georgia Tech.
Campbell
On November 29, 2023, Williams entered the transfer portal. He left as the school's leader in career passing yards and touchdowns.
UNLV
Prior to the 2024 season, Williams transferred to UNLV for his final year of eligibility. During the offseason, Williams lost a close position battle to fellow transfer Matthew Sluka. After a disagreement over NIL, Sluka opted to redshirt for the season giving Williams a chance to start. In his first game as a starter, Williams led the Rebels to a 59–14 rout of the Fresno State Bulldogs. He finished the game passing for 182 yards and three touchdowns while picking up another 119 rushing yards and 1 rushing touchdown. After a strong regular season, Williams struggled in the postseason; Williams completed a combined 18 passes on 46 attempts during UNLV's loss during the Mountain West Championship and victory in the 2024 LA Bowl.
Professional career
After going undrafted in the 2025 NFL draft, Williams was invited to rookie minicamp with the Las Vegas Raiders on a tryout basis. In September 2025, Williams signed a practice roster agreement with the Ottawa Redblacks of the CFL but was released after two weeks. On December 2, he signed a futures contract with the Redblacks for the 2026 season.