19-05-2025
Former Austintown Fitch running back transfers to new Division I program
AUSTINTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Austintown Fitch graduate DJ Williams is transferring to Sacred Heart University to continue his academic and football career.
Williams spent last season with Ball State University before entering the NCAA transfer portal last month.
The Falcon's running back committed to the Cardinals following his junior season at Austintown Fitch, after rushing for 1,164 yards, accounting for 14 total touchdowns and leading the Falcons to 10 wins and a berth in the Division II playoffs.
Williams was also twice named a WKBN Big 22 Preseason Contender.
Sacred Heart is an NCAA Division I FCS football program. The Pioneers were 5-6 overall last season.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
