University of Minnesota Athletics

2025 Football Roster

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Jersey Number 55

Jerome Williams

  • Position:
    OL
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-4 / 320
  • Hometown:
    Osseo, Minn.
  • High School:
    Osseo
  • Years in College / At Minnesota:
    3 / 3
  • Remaining Eligibility Entering 2025 Season:
    3 years
  • Letters:
    1
  • Class:
    Redshirt Sophomore
PRONUNCIATION

HONORS:
Academic All-Big Ten (2025, 2024)

2025 SOPHOMORE SEASON: Made his collegiate and Minnesota debut against Northwestern State and blocked for an offense that recorded 484 yards of total offense (258 rushing, 226 passing).

2024: Missed the season with an injury. 

2023: Redshirted • did not see game action. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Osseo Senior High School in Osseo, Minn. • wore No. 77 for the Orioles • served as a team captain during his senior season • was a 2022 Star Tribune All-Metro Offense second-team selection • was a CCX all-area selection and second-team all-metro pick after his junior season • began playing football as a freshman for the Orioles after being noticed by a coach in the hallway for his size • spent his first season playing as a defensive end before making the varsity team as a sophomore and moving to the offensive side of the ball • coached by Ryan Stockhaus • four-star recruit according to 247Sports • ranked as the No. 47 offensive lineman in the nation and the No. 2 prospect in Minnesota by ESPN  • also played basketball at Osseo.

PERSONAL: Son of Alicia Desouza and Samuel Williams • has one sister (Samuella) and two brothers (Michael and twin-brother Jeremiah).
Rate Bowl Practice in Arizona
Wednesday, December 24
Rate Bowl Hospitality Experience
Wednesday, December 24
Best of the Gopher Defense
Monday, December 22
Best of the Gopher Offense
Monday, December 22