Demond Williams Reverses Course, Will Stay at UW

Never mind.

After 48 hours of being ostracized, having his financial situation picked apart, watching his agent resign and being described as a breaking point for college football going forward, University of Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. bowed to the pressure and announced he will will stay put.

On Tuesday night, the junior quarterback from Chandler, Arizona, revealed he will no longer pursue the transfer portal and try to break his contractural agreement with the school, with estimates putting his intake at $4 million.

For two days, Williams was the object of nonstop conjecture on social media and elsewhere, with people suggesting that either LSU or Miami were attempting to bid for his services. Different agents were accused of meddling in the situation.

Williams' agent, Doug Hendrickson, announced he was resigning. Even Husky coach Jedd Fisch's wife, Amber, seemed to scold him for taking attention away from a campus memorial service on Tuesday for Mia Hamant, a UW soccer goalie who died last month.

So the 5-foot-11, 200-pound quarterback, considered a Heisman Trophy candidate, reversed course and announced he was staying put.

On Instagram, Williams released a long-winded statement declaring his football career reversal. He also apologized for his intrusion on the Hamant event. His message, no doubt crafted with the help of someone in his camp, is as follows:

"After thoughtful reflection with my family, I am excited to announce that I will continue my football journey at the University of Washington. I am deeply grateful to my coaches, teammates and everyone in the program for fostering an environment where I can thrive both as an athlete and an individual.

"I am fully committed and. focused on contributing to what we are building.

"I apologize that the timing of the events coincided with the celebration of life for Mia Hamant, a beloved member of our university community. I never intended to call attention away from such an important moment.

"I am excited to reunite with my teammates and to lead the University of Washington to success in the 2026 season and beyond."