Isaiah Williams headshot
WR New York Jets #18

Isaiah Williams Bio, career timeline and draft history

Age
25
Height / weight
5'10", 185 lb
Experience
3rd season

2026 Season

PPR PPG
5.2
Pos rank
WR80
Rostered
3%

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Isaiah Williams Bio

Isaiah Williams is a wide receiver for the New York Jets, where he wears No. 18. Born January 29, 2001, he attended Trinity and played college football at Illinois.

He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit Lions in 2024. Since then, Williams played for the Cincinnati Bengals (2024) and joined the New York Jets in 2025.

In 21 regular-season games since 2024, he has caught 36 passes for 261 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career Timeline

3 stops with 3 teams in 3 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

DET2024 Detroit Lions
6rec yds, 2 rec, 0 TD · 2 games
CIN2024 Cincinnati Bengals
0rec yds, 0 rec, 0 TD · 5 games
Jets2025–now New York Jets
255rec yds, 34 rec, 0 TD · 14 games
Regular-season receiving stats with each team. 2026 through Week 3.

What happened at each stop

Most recent first.

  1. New York Jets Current team2025–present

    He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 13 of 18 games.

  2. Cincinnati Bengals2024

    He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 6 of 6 games.

  3. Detroit Lions2024

    He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 2 of 2 games.

  4. College: Illinois

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Transactions

  1. SignedSigned with the New York Jets.
  2. WaivedWaived by the New York Jets.
  3. SignedSigned with the New York Jets.
  4. WaivedWaived by the Cincinnati Bengals.
  5. ClaimedClaimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals.
  6. WaivedWaived by the Detroit Lions.
  7. SignedSigned with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent.
  8. SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit Lions.
  9. WaivedWaived by the New York Jets.
  10. WaivedWaived by the New York Jets.
  11. SignedSigned with the New York Jets.
  12. WaivedWaived by the New York Jets.
  13. SignedSigned with the New York Jets.
  14. WaivedWaived by the New York Jets.
  15. SignedSigned with the New York Jets.
  16. SignedSigned with the New York Jets.
  17. WaivedWaived by the San Francisco 49ers.
  18. SignedSigned with the San Francisco 49ers.
  19. WaivedWaived by the Baltimore Ravens.
  20. SignedSigned with the Baltimore Ravens.
  21. SignedSigned with the Indianapolis Colts.
  22. WaivedWaived by the Washington Redskins.
  23. SignedSigned with the Indianapolis Colts.
  24. SignedSigned with the Washington Redskins.

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About Isaiah Williams: Bio FAQ

How old is Isaiah Williams?

Isaiah Williams is 25 years old. He was born on January 29, 2001. 2026 is his 3rd NFL season.

How tall is Isaiah Williams?

Isaiah Williams is 5 feet 10 inches tall (5'10"), listed at 185 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the New York Jets.

How much does Isaiah Williams weigh?

Isaiah Williams weighs 185 pounds, his listed weight on the New York Jets roster. He is listed at 5'10".

What number does Isaiah Williams wear?

Isaiah Williams wears number 18 for the New York Jets. He plays wide receiver.

What position does Isaiah Williams play?

Isaiah Williams plays wide receiver for the New York Jets, wearing number 18. 2026 is his 3rd season in the NFL.

What team does Isaiah Williams play for?

Isaiah Williams plays for the New York Jets as a wide receiver. He has been with the Jets since 2025.

Where did Isaiah Williams go to college?

Isaiah Williams played college football at Illinois, after attending Trinity (MO).

Where is Isaiah Williams from?

Isaiah Williams went to high school in Missouri, at Trinity, before playing college football at Illinois.

When is Isaiah Williams's birthday?

Isaiah Williams's birthday is January 29. He was born on January 29, 2001 and is 25 years old.

How long has Isaiah Williams been in the NFL?

2026 is Isaiah Williams's 3rd NFL season; he entered the league in 2024. View his career statistics.

What teams has Isaiah Williams played for?

Isaiah Williams has played for the Cincinnati Bengals and New York Jets. View his career statistics.

What year did Isaiah Williams enter the NFL?

Isaiah Williams entered the NFL in 2024. 2026 is his 3rd season.