Central Michigan University Athletics
Central Michigan Football Class of 2026 Signees Roster

John Williams
- Position:
- Offensive Lineman
- Height:
- 6-5
- Weight:
- 270
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- San Jose, Calif.
- High School:
- Saint Francis H.S.
- Previous School:
- College of San Mateo
- Twitter:
- @jwills52
- Instagram:
- @johnwill.88
Transfers to Central Michigan from the College of San Mateo in San Mateo, Calif. in the San Francisco Bay Area.
2024 AT COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO
As a true freshman, saw action in four games on the offensive line and tight end … Helped San Mateo Junior College win the 2022 and 2024 national championship … Played at Laney, at San Francisco, at Diablo Valley, and vs. Reedley … Dean’s List student at San Mateo … Graduated Magna Cum Laude for his Associates degree in December 2024.
2023 AT COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO
Attended the College of San Mateo.
HIGH SCHOOL
A June 2022 graduate of Saint Francis High School in Mountainview, Calif., where he played four years of varsity football for head coach Greg Calcagno … Played both on the offensive and defensive lines for the Lancers … Made 25 total tackles (eight solo), 2.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and seven quarterback hurries as a senior …Helped guide the Lancers to an 11-1 overall record, league championship with a 7-0 record, and state playoff appearance as a senior … Played at Holy Spirit prior to transferring to Saint Francis.
PERSONAL
Born Johnathan Williams on February 13, 2004 … Son of James and Gioia Williams … Hobbies and interests include spending time with family, golfing and fishing … Chose Central Michigan because even being 2,000 miles away from my actual hometown, it made him feel like he was exactly where he needed to be and the entire staff is what made it feel like home, from the top down, everything was pure, genuine, and authentic and a true culture made up of family, morals, and respect … Plans to major in Business or Finance.
2024 AT COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO
As a true freshman, saw action in four games on the offensive line and tight end … Helped San Mateo Junior College win the 2022 and 2024 national championship … Played at Laney, at San Francisco, at Diablo Valley, and vs. Reedley … Dean’s List student at San Mateo … Graduated Magna Cum Laude for his Associates degree in December 2024.
2023 AT COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO
Attended the College of San Mateo.
HIGH SCHOOL
A June 2022 graduate of Saint Francis High School in Mountainview, Calif., where he played four years of varsity football for head coach Greg Calcagno … Played both on the offensive and defensive lines for the Lancers … Made 25 total tackles (eight solo), 2.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and seven quarterback hurries as a senior …Helped guide the Lancers to an 11-1 overall record, league championship with a 7-0 record, and state playoff appearance as a senior … Played at Holy Spirit prior to transferring to Saint Francis.
PERSONAL
Born Johnathan Williams on February 13, 2004 … Son of James and Gioia Williams … Hobbies and interests include spending time with family, golfing and fishing … Chose Central Michigan because even being 2,000 miles away from my actual hometown, it made him feel like he was exactly where he needed to be and the entire staff is what made it feel like home, from the top down, everything was pure, genuine, and authentic and a true culture made up of family, morals, and respect … Plans to major in Business or Finance.
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