James Williams Jr.
6′3″ · 295 lb · Fort Wayne, IN · Lawrence Central
Where he comes from
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Lawrence Central
- About 50 miles from Ross-Ade Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 1066 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8711.
Where he fits
Purdue lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
Purdue offensive linemen with a game this season
His line is 28th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number, not his).
Purdue’s week
- RecordPurdue is 3-4.
- Next gameat Penn State · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
Also from Fort Wayne, IN
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Purdue in the news
Where to follow him
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Purdue -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
The unit he anchors ranks 28th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Kevin Pamphile went on to the NFL out of this room (2014).
Joined Purdue in 2026
- 2026 Purdue OdomYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Purdue in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 1,066 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Purdue in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Purdue3-star out of Lawrence Central