The Jacksonville Jaguars added a new weapon to their receiving corps in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting Stanford wide receiver CJ Williams with the 203rd overall pick.

Williams brings an intriguing blend of size, toughness, and blocking ability—traits that fit perfectly with what the Jaguars look for in their wideouts. But his path to the NFL wasn't a straight line.

After beginning his college career at USC, Williams transferred to Wisconsin, where he spent two seasons in a limited role. During that stretch, he saw 63 targets, catching 49% of those passes for 396 yards and two touchdowns. It was a quiet start, but the best was yet to come.

This past season at Stanford, Williams finally got his chance to shine. He exploded onto the scene with 59 receptions on 92 targets, boosting his catch rate to an impressive 64%. He racked up 749 receiving yards and six touchdowns, showing the playmaking ability that had scouts taking notice. According to Pro Football Focus, Williams also graded out well as a run-blocker—a skill that will serve him well in Jacksonville's offense.

NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein offered this scouting report: "After a quiet first three seasons, Williams broke out at Stanford in 2025. He has good size and above-average play strength. He lacks burst to bypass press and separate at break points but benefits from excellent focus and catch strength when contested. Williams runs routes with consistent play speed but will need to improve his separation tactics to make it in the league."

In terms of athletic testing, Williams posted a Relative Athletic Score (RAS) of 5.76 out of 10.00, ranking 1,782 out of 4,196 wide receivers evaluated from 1987 to 2026.

Jaguars General Manager James Gladstone is excited about what Williams brings to the table. "He fits the bill for a lot of the things that I've long appreciated in wide receiver play, with both the guys that we drafted at the position," Gladstone said. "They are extremely tough, extremely good blockers. They are extremely good at attacking the football. So really excited about both him and Josh (Cameron) entering the fray. He is an impressive human being."

While Williams will compete for snaps at the back end of the depth chart, his immediate impact is likely to come on special teams—where his willingness to block and physical playing style can make a difference from day one.