Freak Out! Abraham Williams Named to College Football Freaks List 2025 by The Athletic
NEW YORK, N.Y. —– It’s been 20 years since renowned college football writer Bruce Feldman started his “College Football Freaks List”, about the freakiest athletes in the game. It went from a blog post to The Athletic and the New York Times.
We are glad to see that Bruce found a Lobo for the list in 2025. Corner and kick returner Abe Williams, the man who is the active leader in college football in 100-yard kickoff returns with five, made Feldman’s 2025 College Football Freaks List, coming in at No. 100 on the list.
Williams, a senior transfer from Idaho, is one of two Mountain West student-athletes on the list (John Michael Gyllenborg of Wyoming checked in at No. 54), and he is one of 27 non-Power-4 student-athletes on it as well.
Truly a freakish athlete, Williams is projected to be all over the field as a corner, kick returner, and potentially a punt returner as well. Here is what Feldman had to say about UNM’s supremely talented senior:
No. 100 Abe Williams, New Mexico, cornerback/kick returner
Williams, a senior, began his college career at Weber State, where he was an FCS All-American. He then transferred to Idaho in 2024 before following head coach Jason Eck to New Mexico,. He only played in four games last year before suffering a season-ending injury. He did make six tackles in Idaho’s opener against Oregon. The 6-1, 186-pound Salt Lake City native is a very long, athletic corner who clocked 22.5 mph, vertical jumped 39 inches and broad jumped 10-5 this summer.
Fans will want to come out to University Stadium to check out Williams and the rest of the gang, as New Mexico football is truly more affordable than ever. There is a ticket plan and option for everyone. From season tickets to mini-plans to taking advantage of our new “Kids 12 & Under Get in Free” promo, the time is now to come out and watch great college football. Lobo Football is family-friendly and affordable for all. Ticket links are at the top of the page.