Why did Carl Williams leave Baylor?

Carl Williams entered the transfer portal due to an injury-plagued 2025 season with Baylor.

How many players left Baylor's secondary?

Several key defensive backs, including Carl Williams, have transferred out of Baylor's secondary.

Who is transferring from Baylor football?

Key players like Carl Williams and others have entered the transfer portal from Baylor football.

Home / Sports / Key Baylor Defender Carl Williams Enters Transfer Portal

Key Baylor Defender Carl Williams Enters Transfer Portal

7 Jan

•

Summary

Carl Williams, a top defensive player, entered the transfer portal.
Williams played in only one game during the 2025 season due to injuries.
Baylor's secondary has lost multiple key contributors to the transfer portal.

Key Baylor Defender Carl Williams Enters Transfer Portal

Carl Williams, a prominent defensive player for Baylor, has announced his decision to enter the transfer portal. This move comes after an injury-plagued 2025 season where he played in only a single game, a stark contrast to his impactful performances in 2023 and 2024. His freshman year saw him achieve an impressive 83.5 pass coverage grade from Pro Football Focus, ranking highly nationally among defensive backs.

The 2024 season marked the beginning of Williams' injury struggles, limiting him to eight games and 35 tackles. This season, he missed the opening game against Auburn and played only five snaps in Week 2 before being sidelined again. Head coach Dave Aranda indicated Williams was not yet ready to return to play.

Williams' departure is part of a larger trend impacting Baylor's secondary, with several other defensive backs also entering the transfer portal. Key contributors like Caldra Williford, DJ Coleman, and Caden Jenkins have also left. Baylor has secured two transfer portal additions for the secondary, Devon Jordan from Oklahoma and Stilton McKelvey from New Mexico State, but the unit will require significant rebuilding.