University of Minnesota Athletics

2020 Football Roster

Williamson_Jason
Jersey Number 28

Jason Williamson

  • Position:
    RB
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-2 / 220
  • Hometown:
    Owatonna, Minn.
  • High School:
    Owatonna High School
  • Letters:
    1
  • Class:
    Redshirt Freshman
PRONUNCIATION

2020 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Competed in two games • made his collegiate debut on special teams at Nebraska • made one tackle on special teams at Wisconsin. 

2019: Missed the season with an injury.

HIGH SCHOOL: Enrolled at Minnesota in January 2019 after attending Owatonna Senior High School in Owatonna, Minn. • wore No. 22 for the Huskies and led team to state titles in 2017 and 2018 • named Gatorade Player of the Year in 2017 and 2018 • named Mr. Football in 2018 and was also named the 2018 Associated Press Player of the Year • named First Team All-State in 2018 and 2017 • as a senior, rushed 313 times for 3,012 yards and 46 touchdowns and made 12 catches for 149 yards and one touchdown • on defense, recorded 25 tackles, two interceptions and broke up one pass • returned one kickoff for 17 yards • competed in the Minnesota Football Showcase • as a junior, rushed 311 times for 2,323 yards and 38 touchdowns and made 31 catches for 454 yards and four touchdowns • on defense, recorded 27 tackles, six interceptions, forced two fumbles and broke up seven passes • returned six kickoffs for 245 yards • coached by Jeff Williams • consensus three-star recruit • No. 3 ranked recruit in Minnesota and No. 79 ranked athlete in the country by 247Sports composite rankings.

PERSONAL: Son of Rich Williamson and Julie Steinhorst • has one sister (Rachel).

Coach Fleck Previews Purdue
Monday, October 06
Highlights: Gophers 3, Ohio State 42
Saturday, October 04
Game Trailer: Gophers-Buckeyes
Friday, October 03
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Rally Past Rutgers
Wednesday, October 01