The question arises: Is the football player Caleb Williams related to the former basketball player Deron Williams?
This curiosity stems from their shared surname and athletic backgrounds. To clarify any confusion, they are not related in any way.
Born November 18, 2001, Caleb Williams is an American football quarterback. He attended Gonzaga College High School, leading them to a WCAC Championship as a sophomore in 2018.
Regarded as the highest-rated quarterback prospect in his class, Williams committed to play college football at the University of Oklahoma.
Starting his true freshman season in 2021 as the backup to Spencer Rattler, he participated in 7 games, recording 21 passing touchdowns, 6 rushing touchdowns, and 4 interceptions.
The following year, he transferred to USC and won the AP College Football Player of the Year title and the 2022 Heisman Trophy.
Is Caleb Williams Related To Deron Williams?
As mentioned earlier, Caleb Williams is not related to Deron Williams in any biological or familial manner.
While initial claims suggest a potential relationship between Caleb and former NBA player Deron Williams, it has been confirmed as a mere hoax.
However, the things that the two have in common are their surnames ‘Williams’ and their enthusiasm for sports.
Caleb is emerging as a promising talent in football and is poised to enter the professional leagues.
Born on November 18, 2001, in Washington, D.C., to parents Carl Williams and Dayne Price, Caleb has no siblings.
The 22-year-old frequently acknowledges and expresses gratitude for his parents’ efforts during interviews.
Deron Williams: Family Tree & Career
Deron Williams was born on June 26, 1984, to parents Byron Williams and Denise Smith in West Virginia, United States. He grew up with a brother named Kendall Jones.
Williams played college basketball at the University of Illinois before entering the NBA.
The third overall pick of the 2005 NBA Draft played for several teams: the Utah Jazz, Brooklyn Nets, Dallas Mavericks, and Cleveland Cavaliers.
Furthermore, he was named to the NBA All-Star thrice (2010-2012) and the All-NBA Second Team twice in 2008 and 2010.
Internationally, he won a gold medal for the United States national team at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics.
Talking about his personal life, he was previously married to his high school sweetheart, Amy Young, for eleven years.
They are the parents of four children: two daughters named Deane and Daija and two sons, Deron Jr. and Desmond.
Deron is now engaged to Darcie McClellan, a real estate agent at Besst Realty.
