Caleb Williams, Furman Safety and Team Captain, Enters the Transfer Portal
AEA client Caleb Williams has entered the transfer portal. A multi-year starter at safety and a team captain at Furman, Williams is a season veteran who can also play nickel, and he is an asset to any secondary.
The resume
Williams arrived at Furman from Tampa Jesuit, where he was a two-time first-team All-State selection and a team captain. He earned SoCon All-Freshman honors in 2022, started at strong safety in 2023, and took over the starting job for good in 2024: 53 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, five pass breakups, a forced fumble, and two interceptions, including a 43-yard return against Wofford.[1]
What he brings
Williams has played both safety spots and nickel, blocked a punt, and started in the Southern Conference, one of the deepest leagues in FCS football. He is the kind of veteran a defensive staff can plug in on day one.
Update
On Jan. 29, 2026, Williams signed with South Carolina State. Read the signing post on the AEA blog.
From AEA
The portal is a business decision with a short clock, and AEA's job is to make sure the athlete controls it: the film, the conversations, the timeline, and the terms. Caleb, we are with you for the whole process.
Programs interested in Caleb Williams, and athletes weighing the portal: Start the conversation.
Sources
1. Furman Athletics, Caleb Williams player bio. furmanpaladins.com
2. AEA on Instagram (@empowerathletes), Jan. 2, 2026.
FAQ
Who is Caleb Williams?
Caleb Williams is an AEA client from Tampa, Florida, a multi-year starting safety and team captain at Furman who also plays nickel. He entered the transfer portal in January 2026 and signed with South Carolina State on Jan. 29, 2026.
What does an agent do when an athlete enters the transfer portal?
AEA manages the process: organizing film and a profile, fielding and vetting program interest, keeping the athlete compliant with NIL and transfer rules, and negotiating the terms of the next stop so the athlete controls the decision.
Can AEA help me with the transfer portal?
Yes. AEA represents collegiate athletes through the transfer process, including NIL strategy at the new school. Use the Contact page to start the conversation.
