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QB Returns to Elite 11: From Finalist to Counselor
3 Jun
Summary
- Demond Williams Jr. returns to Elite 11 as a counselor.
- He was an Elite 11 Finalist three summers ago.
- Williams Jr. starts for Washington Huskies in 2026.
Demond Williams Jr., the starting quarterback for the Washington Huskies, has returned to the Elite 11 Finals in Los Angeles. Three summers ago, he earned a spot as an Elite 11 Finalist. Now, he is serving as a counselor, guiding the current group of elite high school signal-callers.
Williams Jr. joins other college players in coaching and competing at the event. This role is familiar, as he previously worked at the Manning Passing Academy, an experience he credits with improving his game since joining the college ranks in 2024.
In 2023, Williams Jr. was an Elite 11 Finalist alongside fellow Husky quarterback Elijah Brown. That same year, Julian Sayin, now Ohio State's starter, earned Elite 11 MVP honors.
Williams Jr. is preparing for his second full season as UW's starter under head coach Jedd Fisch in 2026. Last year, he finished second in the Big Ten Conference in total yards per game and led the Huskies to a 9-4 record.
