William Putnam (born August 13, 2000) is an American professional football center for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL).

Putnam grew up in Chatham, Illinois and attended Glenwood High School before transferring to Henry B.

Plant High School during his junior year due to his father being with the U.S. Army as well as his job.

[3] He was a four-star rated recruit and committed to play college football at Clemson University[4] over offers from Florida State, Auburn, Miami (FL), Michigan and Penn State.

[10] Putnam signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2024.