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Jackson Williams stats, 2026

North Dakota State (6–2, Mountain West). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Jackson Williams is a wide receiver for North Dakota State (6–2). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 35th in explosive catches (16+ yards) (13), 57th in receiving yards (505), 80th in EPA per play (0.67), in 7 games. This week: UTEP at North Dakota State.

Receiving yards50557th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches3292nd of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch15.8135th of 675 receivers and tight ends
Receiving TDs1409th of 506 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Jackson Williams?

Position
Wide receiver
Class
Junior
Height
5-11
Weight
185 pounds
Number
No. 18
Hometown
Omaha, NE
High school
Millard West (Omaha, NE)

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Jackson Williams's receiving stats

He's 57th of 682 receivers and tight ends in receiving yards (505) and 92nd of 682 receivers and tight ends in catches (32).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards50557th of 682
Catches3292nd of 682
Yards per catch15.8135th of 675
Receiving TDs1409th of 506

The season

Jackson Williams's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 35th of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (13) and 80th of 199 receivers and tight ends in EPA per play (0.67).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)1335th of 657
EPA per play0.6780th of 199

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Jackson Williams's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2024North Dakota State812816.0119
2025North Dakota State1729317.2116
2026North Dakota State3250515.8154
Career5792616.2389

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Jackson Williams's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2025North Dakota State+0.99+1.21-0.5525.0%23.84%
2026North Dakota State+0.55+0.56+0.5040.6%30.212%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Jackson Williams's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1vs. FordhamW 38–096901
2at Air ForceW 38–3253201
3at Sacramento StateW 31–10136715
5vs. WyomingW 28–075402
6at UNLVL 7–1316101
7North Dakota State58501
8at New MexicoL 16–2171402

FAQ

Questions about Jackson Williams

What position does Jackson Williams play?

Jackson Williams plays wide receiver for North Dakota State, which is 6–2 this season.

Where is Jackson Williams from, and what year is he?

Jackson Williams is a junior wide receiver for North Dakota State, listed at 5-11 and 185 pounds, from Omaha, NE.

How tall is Jackson Williams, and how much does he weigh?

Jackson Williams is listed at 5-11 and 185 pounds on North Dakota State's 2026 roster.

What year is Jackson Williams?

Jackson Williams is a junior, from the 2024 recruiting class.

What are Jackson Williams's career stats?

Over 3 seasons (2024–2026), Jackson Williams has 57 catches for 926 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Who does Jackson Williams play for?

North Dakota State (6–2, Mountain West), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 18.

Is Jackson Williams eligible for the NFL Draft?

Yes. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school, and Jackson Williams was in the 2024 class, so he's eligible for the 2027 draft.

How did Jackson Williams play in his last game?

Week 8 at New Mexico: 71 receiving yards, 4 catches, 2 explosive catches (16+ yards). North Dakota State lost 16–21.

Where did Jackson Williams go to high school?

Millard West (Omaha, NE).

What are Jackson Williams's stats this season?

505 receiving yards, 32 catches, 15.8 yards per catch, 1 receiving TDs, 13 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 7 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Jackson Williams rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 35th of 657 in explosive catches (16+ yards), 57th of 682 in receiving yards, 80th of 199 in EPA per play.

When does Jackson Williams play next?

North Dakota State hosts UTEP Sat, Oct 31, 3:30 PM ET on MW+. The numbers' pick: North Dakota State.

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