University of Minnesota Athletics

2024 Football Roster

T.J. McWilliams
Jersey Number 5

T.J. McWilliams

  • Position:
    WR
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-0 / 190
  • Hometown:
    Indianapolis, Ind.
  • High School:
    North Central
  • Years in College / At Minnesota:
    2 / 2
  • Remaining Eligibility Entering 2025 Season:
    4 years
  • Class:
    Redshirt Freshman
PRONUNCIATION

HONORS:
Academic All-Big Ten (2024)

2024 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Competed against Rhode Island and Nevada • saw action against Maryland. 

2023: Redshirted • did not see game action. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended North Central High School in Indianapolis, Ind. • wore No. 5 for the Panthers • as a senior, tallied 447 yards and three touchdowns on 38 receptions • selected for the 2023 U.S. Army All-American Bowl • named to the 2022 IndyStar Super Team; also an all-county and all-conference selection • as a junior, recorded 36 receptions for 434 yards and six touchdowns and was named all-state, all-country and all-conference • coached by Kevin O’Shea • rated a consensus three-star prospect • ranked as the No. 146 wide receiver in the country by ESPN and the No. 17 player in the state of Indiana by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals.

PERSONAL: Son of Monique and Terrence McWilliams Sr. • has one sister (Jasmine) • father, Terrence, played defensive end at Louisville from 1986-1990 and was a member of the 1991 Fiesta Bowl Championship team • sister, Jasmine, plays basketball at Northwestern.
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