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Five-Star LB Justin Williams Sets Commitment Date

On3 imageby: Justin Hopkins07/19/23
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One of Oregon’s top pieces is set to come off the board in the next week. It’s been a heated battle with Oregon and Georgia for Oak Ridge (Texas) linebacker Justin Williams. But that battle will come to an end next week.

The 6-foot-2, 210-pounder will make his commitment on Monday, July 24. The decision will be aired live on the On3Sports’ YouTube channel.

Georgia currently leads with 62% chance to land the five-star linebacker. Oregon had been the leader in the On3 RPM until roughly two weeks ago. A slew of picks came in for the Dawgs recently.

“Now my head is kind of clear of where I’m at with my commitment, and I think this is the right time for me and my family to get it done,” Williams told On3. “I’m still thinking about it a little bit. I’m still processing the opportunities ahead.”

Oregon has made a big push to Williams to come be a key piece of the defense and help the Ducks get to the next level.

“With a new coaching staff building a new program, they have a lot of room to be great and build things,” he said. “They proved that last year, and I think they’ll do it again. Oregon is a place where you can be yourself, not really worry about anything and just be relaxed. I think that stands out a lot.”

Williams is the No. 9 ranked recruit in the On3 Industry Rankings. He is the No. 1 ranked linebacker.

On3 Scouting Report

Rangy linebacker with elite speed that makes him a near prototype at the position. Measured in at around 6-foot-2, 210 pounds prior to his senior season. Added very good weight as a junior. Owns plus length for the position with arms a shad under 33 inches. The fastest top linebacker in the combine setting in 2024. Ran an absurd electronically-timed 4.44 40-yard dash, 4.39 short shuttle and jumped a 9-foot-10 broad jump during the spring camp circuit prior to his senior season. Backed that up on the track with a stellar 11.01 second mark in the 100 meters. Transfers that high-end athleticism over to the field. Originally a safety, he to linebacker full-time as a junior and had a very productive season, notching 105 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks. Lines up as a mike backer for his high school. Shows the ability to stack and shed incoming blockers. Excels bringing down ball players from sideline to sideline and in the backfield. Flashes an elite first step and ability to close. Draws on his experience as a safety to aid in coverage and playing in space. Will need to continue adding mass and strength. A strong tackler in his first year as a linebacker but can improve the pop in his hands and overall play strength. Flashes considerable upside given his high-end combination of athleticism, length and range.

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