Leshon Williams

Leshon Williams is a senior running back for the Kansas Jayhawks. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Williams is listed at 5-foot-10 (70 inches) and 215 pounds and wears jersey No. 4. His player position and role on team centers on the ground game, with additional impact as a pass-catching back. In his 2025 regular season, Williams appeared in six games and made five starts. His Leshon Williams stats show 55 rushing attempts for 309 yards, averaging 5.6 yards per carry, with five rushing touchdowns. He also produced explosive plays, posting a long run of 62 yards that also stands as his longest touchdown. As a receiver, Williams recorded three catches on four targets for 65 yards—an eye-catching 21.7 yards per reception—with two receiving touchdowns. His longest reception went for 39 yards and was also his longest receiving score. He contributed 11 rushing first downs and three receiving first downs, and he was active near the goal line with 14 red-zone rushing attempts and one red-zone target. His fumble totals for the season were recorded as zero lost.