Hamilton, Williams sit out Fiesta Bowl, declare NFL draft

By: Maura Johnson

Posted: Dec 10, 2021 1:11 PM EDT

Kyle Hamilton and Kyren Williams. Photo courtesy: University of Notre Dame

ST. JOSEPH, COUNTY, Ind. – Notre Dame football safety Kyle Hamilton and running back Kyren Williams announced they won’t play in the Fiesta Bowl on January 1 and have instead declared for the 2022 NFL draft.

The two made separate announcements on Twitter Friday.

Thank you Notre Dame ? pic.twitter.com/IGvH9GzLbO
— Kyle Hamilton (@kyledhamilton_) December 10, 2021

Glory to the Lord!?? DREAM BIG… pic.twitter.com/I28TdSubOV
— Kyren Williams (@Kyrenwilliams23) December 10, 2021

Notre Dame football shared their congratulations to the two on social media.