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Makel Williams
Returning to Ohio for 2026
This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.
Makel Williams
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
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CFB
College
Ohio
NFL
NFL Draft
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2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
2025Ohio9-4HC: Brian Smith · Run-heavy
Career stats
| Season | Team | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ohio | 12 | 7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 12 | 7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -- | -- | -- |
Signature game
SIGNATURE GAME · Week 4 · 2025
W 52–35
vs Gardner-Webb
1 TOT · 1 SOLO · 1 QB HUR
Edged out Gardner-Webb at home in a shootout.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Ohio
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · Ohio
Returning around him
- 65% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- Transfer portal: +2 net (18 in / 16 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Ohio · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #126 · 2026 recruiting class #106
Heisman trajectory
Heisman futures · sportsbook market
#21 in market ▼ from #18 · 6 books
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #11693
Peaked at #11693 this season.