32Kenneth Williams
KR · RS JR/TR
4-JRTRANSFER
Nebraska → Michigan State
Nebraska → Michigan StateCurrent depth chart
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Depth relationships
KR113Chrishon McCray→
KR232Kenneth WilliamsSELECTED
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Bio
Kenneth Williams is a kick return specialist who transferred to Michigan State from Nebraska, where he redshirted in 2023. He appeared in 14 games for the Huskers, including all 12 contests during the 2025 season as the primary kick returner. In 2025, Williams accumulated 395 kick return yards on 12 returns (32.9-yard average) and added five rushing attempts for 22 yards and one reception for 20 yards, totaling 437 all-purpose yards. He was named Big Ten Co-Special Teams Player of the Week after returning an opening second-half kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown against Northwestern on October 25. Williams has two seasons of eligibility remaining with the Spartans. From Lincoln [Neb.] · Detroit, MI.
Kenneth Williams started 0 of 13 games in 2025 and appeared in 12.
Player information
ClassRedshirt JuniorHeight5'9"Weight191 lbHometownDetroit, MIHigh schoolLincoln [Neb.]ConferenceBig TenPrevious schoolNebraskaTransfer year2026
Production · 2026 · 8 GP
Special teams
18 · 383
KR · YDS
Defense
2
TACKLES
Receiving
4
REC
15
YDS
1
TD
3.8
YDS/REC
Rushing
19
CARRIES
64
YDS
3.4
YDS/CAR
Advanced
2.3
LINE YDS
0.6
EXPLOSIVE
32%
RUSH SUCC
8%
USAGE
Career path
LINCOLN [NEB.]Detroit, MI
NEBRASKA2023 – 2025
MICHIGAN STATE2026 — present
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