Evaluations: Williams is considered a 3-star recruit by all recruiting services, except ESPN which rates him 4 stars. He also holds scholarship offers from several good programs, including: Boston College, Illinois, Nebraska, Penn State, Pittsburgh, and West Virginia.
Measurables: Williams is as 6'2" and about 205 lbs. Only 247 reports a 40-time for him: 4.6 seconds. For a linebacker that would be pretty good, but it's a little mediocre for other positions Williams might end up at. Let's see what his video reveals.
Keep in mind that this is video from Williams' junior year, but it does look like the 4.6 speed is about right. Like I said, that's pretty good speed for a linebacker, but probably a little mediocre for a safety or receiver. Thus, I think his highest potential is at linebacker, especially since he shows pretty good tackling ability. However, the Spartans are already bringing in 2 linebackers and 2 wide receivers, so I suspect they intend to have him play safety. Maybe he'll look a little faster in this senior year video and then I'll feel more comfortable seeing Williams at safety or receiver.
Upshot: Williams has been a Spartan target for a long time and he finally committed. He should be a good addition to the class, and I'm really excited to see his senior year highlights.
Williams' commitment brings the Spartans down to about 1 or 2 scholarships, depending on if Fou Fonoti comes back next year. They may also lose LeVeon Bell and Will Gholston, and that would give them a couple extra scholarships. Otherwise, I suspect the Spartans are going to wrap up the class with a defensive tackle (Kyle Peko) and perhaps an offensive guard (hopefully Caleb Benenoch).
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