Krystian Williams, a Richmond native and Collegiate School standout, has signed with the University of Richmond football team. The 6-foot, 180-pound junior, who spent the first part of his college career at Virginia Tech, has two years of eligibility remaining. 

Williams, who played cornerback for the Hokies, will transition to wide receiver with the Spiders. He appeared in 17 career games over three seasons in Blacksburg. 

At Collegiate, Williams was a three-year letterman under coach Mark Palyo, serving as team captain as a senior and earning the team’s Most Valuable Player honor in each of his final two seasons. He recorded 30 receptions for 472 yards and six touchdowns as a senior, averaging 15.7 yards per catch. As a junior, he had 26 receptions for 604 yards and seven touchdowns, earning All-State VISAA First Team honors at wide receiver and Second Team recognition as a defensive back. 

During his senior season, Williams also received All-Prep multi-purpose honors and All-State VISAA Second Team accolades as a defensive back and was selected to play in the Big River Rivalry All-Star Game. A consensus three-star recruit by 247 Sports, ESPN, Rivals and On3, he was ranked among the top prospects in Virginia by all four services. 

Williams, who was also a four-year letterman in track and field, holds Collegiate School records in the indoor long jump (24’1.5”) and outdoor long jump (23’8.75”).