Notre Dame walk-on RB Matt Williams brings depth, toughness, and rugby-flavored grit
Matt Williams is a senior Notre Dame running back listed at 5-foot-9, 195 pounds, and he’s notable less for a stat line than for being a versatile, team-first depth piece who also plays Notre Dame rugby[1][3][5]. In 2026, available roster and stat pages show no meaningful box-score production yet, which makes him more of a developmental and culture-fit player than a headline-grabber[2][7][12]. If you want a compact, physical back with unusual competitiveness and multi-sport toughness, he’s intriguing; if you need proven college production, the tape and role are still waiting to catch up[5][13].
