Fresno State running back, Idaho commits to Broncos

“God will light my path no matter who supports me,” Williams wrote. “Committed! Let’s get it done. Go Broncos.”

Williams also thanked Boise State edge coach Jabril Frazier in his X-post.

A graduate of American Leadership Academy Gilbert North in Arizona, Williams was ranked the No. 50 prospect in the Grand Canyon State by 247Sports when he signed with Idaho in 2020.

As a redshirt freshman in 2022, Williams recorded five total tackles, one sack and one fumble recovery. Last year, he increased his numbers to 13 tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery before increasing to 33 tackles, 5.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a pass separation as a junior.

The Vandals finished 10-4 overall and lost to top-seeded Montana State in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs. Montana State will play North Dakota State in the FCS championship on January 6th.

Williams chose the Broncos over reported offers from Cal, Kansas, Memphis, New Mexico, San Diego State and Washington State. Williams will have one year of eligibility remaining when he joins the Broncos (12-1), who will face Penn State (12-2) in the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31.

The 5-foot-10, 177-pound Sherrod also announced his commitment to Boise State on Monday night on X.

Sherrod spent the last five years with Mountain West Conference rival Fresno State, recording a total of 324 carries for 1,634 yards and 15 touchdowns. In 2023, he was at his best, running for 966 yards and nine touchdowns on 172 carries.

Sherrod, a three-star prospect out of Southern California’s Pacifica High School, was limited by injuries for most of the 2024 season. He still has one year of eligibility left.

Williams and Sherrod are Boise State’s third and fourth transfer portal additions of the winter cycle. The Broncos previously received commitments from Arizona defensive back Demetrius Freeney and Hawaii defensive tackle Dion Washington.

Boise State, the No. 3 overall seed in the College Football Playoff, lost 10 players to the portal in December.

Here are the Broncos’ 10 portal losses:

Defensive player Demanuel Brown Jr.

Running back Kaden Dudley

Linebacker Udoka Ezeani

Wide receiver Jackson Grier

Wide receiver Zamondre Merriweather

Linebacker Wyatt Milkovic

Quarterback Malachi Nelson (UTEP)

Security Gabe Tahir

Cornerback Khai Taylor

Cornerback Dionte Thornton

Here are Boise State’s four portal additions:

Defensive defender Demetrius Freeney (Arizona)

Running back Malik Sherrod (Fresno State)

Defensive tackle Dion Washington (Hawaii)

Edge rusher Malakai Williams (Idaho)

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