In a stunning move, Washington Huskies QB Demond Williams has decided to enter the transfer portal and break the hearts of Husky Nation . Just four days ago, Williams signed a massive contract with Washington, making him one of the highest-paid college quarterbacks. His deal with the Huskies was reportedly worth over $5 million in NIL and revenue-sharing money for the 2026 season.
Washington QB Demond Williams announces decision to enter the portal via Instagram
Williams announced via Instagram of his intention to enter the transfer portal. There is a do-not-contact tag in Williams’ contract, which is supposed to bar other teams from trying to offer him more money. Sources close to the program have said that the University of Washington will pursue legal action to enforce Williams’ contract.
Washington attempting to prevent other teams from poaching Williams
Washington has been in contact with the Big Ten Conference to determine whether it’s legally possible to hold Williams to his deal.
IS LSU A POSSIBLE DESTINATION?
With Williams seeking a bigger contract and a new team, LSU is beleived to be one of the schools to watch. The Tigers’ current head coach, Lane Kiffin, had earned Williams’ commitment in 2023 when he was at Ole Miss. The Huskies’ QB later de-committed and joined Jedd Fisch at Arizona, and later followed him to Washington. Expect the Tigers to do everything possible to get Williams to join Kiffin at LSU, now that he is in the transfer portal.
The impact of Williams’ decision
Williams had an incredibly successful sophomore season at Washington in 2025. Throwing for 3,065 yards, 25 touchdowns, and eight interceptions, along with 611 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns. Whatever happens legally with Williams’ contract and his future at the University of Washington is unclear. What is clear is that Williams’ decision is a bombshell, an earthquake, a stunner, with big implications about the future of the program. Currently, the Huskies have just three QBs expected to be on the roster next season. Treston “Kini” McMillan, Dash Beierly, and incoming freshman Derek Zammit, all of whom have never taken a college snap. One thing is certain: there will be more news to come in the days ahead regarding Washington’s next QB.
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