Elijah Williams is a three-star recruit from Toledo, OH, out of Central Catholic (No. 2,403 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Western Kentucky's 8 games this season.
Where Williams comes from
- Toledo, OH
- Central Catholic
- About 350 miles from Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,403 in the 2024 class; signed with Kent State.
- On the Western Kentucky roster since 2025
Where Williams fits
Western Kentucky lists 26 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 91st in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
Western Kentucky is 3-5. Next: at Middle Tennessee, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Central Catholic
Also from Toledo, OH
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Western Kentucky -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
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The unit he anchors ranks 91st nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Western Kentucky has produced 12 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2017.
Three seasons, two schools
- 2026 Western Kentucky HeltonYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Western Kentucky HeltonYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Kent State BurnsYear 1 · Games –
- High school Central CatholicToledo, OH · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 2,403 in the 2024 class. Signed with Kent State.Also from Central Catholic: Vic Singleton (Texas A&M), Preston Fryzel (Notre Dame), Marc Nave Jr. (Purdue) and 2 more.
2024
- Signed with Kent StateThree-star, out of Central Catholic
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Kenni Burns and Tyson Helton.
