DE Johnny Williams is transferring from Notre Dame

Jhonny Williams Signing DayThe Jhonny Williams era at Notre Dame is over. After redshirting his freshman season, the Benton Harbor, Michigan native will look to reboot his academic and football career elsewhere. The defensive end took to Facebook to announce the news.

“Friends, family, loved ones, I will be transferring from the university of Notre Dame to pursue a football/academic career elsewhere, thank you for your support,” Williams wrote.

Where Williams ends up is not yet clear, but multiple reports say that the defensive end can transfer with no restrictions, though will need to sit out the 2015 season if he plays at the FBS level before having three seasons of eligibility remaining.…