2025 WR DeShaun Williams Talks Notre Dame Camp Trip

DeShaun Williams‍ had the chance to camp at Notre Dame earlier this month and the 2025 Illinois wide receiver felt he did a good job showing the Irish what he can do.

“Everything went pretty well,” Williams told Irish Sports Daily. “I won all of my reps in one-on-ones, showed the coaches what I could really do.

“I think I did pretty good. I thought I was one of the best receivers there when it came to the drills, thought I was fundamentally better and prepared than most.”

The St. Francis High School standout has early offers from Central Michigan and Miami-Ohio. He appreciated the feedback from the Notre Dame coaches, especially Irish receivers coach Chansi Stuckey.

“After the camp, I just asked them what I could improve and what they really looked for in receivers,” he explained. “Coach just told me I need to work on my quickness and body control.

“It was great. They taught me a lot about my route running, getting in and out of my breaks, what to do with my hands. I learned a lot from this camp.”

The Wheaton, Ill., native also had the chance to check out the facilities while in South Bend.

“I got to look at the stadium and what was really around in the practice facility that we were in,” he said.

“It was really good. I like all the words and all the motivational speeches they had on the walls.”

In addition to Stuckey, Williams was also able to speak with head coach Marcus Freeman.

“The head coach said he'd like to stay in touch with me, so hopefully I can come back in the fall, get a couple games in, practices in, talk to them more,” said Williams.

“I loved him. I loved his passion for the game. I loved the way his speech went and his passion for the game and everything.”

Williams wrapped up his summer camp schedule at Illinois and has his sights set on at least three gameday visits this fall.

“Definitely Notre Dame, Iowa State and U of I.”

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