Keith Williams Jr. is already a playmaking piece for NDSU’s defense
In the 2026 season, North Dakota State junior linebacker Keith Williams Jr. has flashed instant impact with 4 tackles and an interception return of 24 yards through the early schedule, including a pick in the Bison’s 38-0 shutout of Fordham[2][3][13]. At 6-foot-1, 240 pounds, he brings a sturdy, downhill profile and the kind of physical edge that fits NDSU’s brand of defense[2][7]. The intriguing part: he’s not just filling space, he’s making timely plays, which makes him a strong fit for a team that wants toughness, instincts, and turnover upside from the second level[2][13].
