Brent Williams Verbals to UW
by John Berkowitz on Aug 19, 2009 2:25 PM PDT
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PrintBrent Williams a pass rushing specialist listed as an OLB has verbaled to Washington. Williams went to the same high school as Craig Noble and that played a lot into his decision to attend Washington. Another key factor is Washington is going to give him a shot to play DE. He is listed at only 6'2 205 pounds so he isn't what you would call your prototypical college DE at this point.
He has put up some great stats against some very good competition in Southern California. As a junior at Taft, Williams had 17 sacks, 59 tackles and 29 tackles for loss.
The coaches told him that they envisoned him in a Clay Matthews/Leo type of position. Matthews grew into a 6'3 240 pounder before he left USC so Williams has some growing to do over the next couple of years to fill that type of position. Wherever he does end up he brings a couple things the coaching staff is looking for and that is speed and athleticism.
Williams is the third OLB type recruited by the Huskies for 2010. Darius Waters and Princeton Fuimaono are also listed as future WLB's. Chris Young is another guy that could fit that mold but the coaches envision him as more of a SLB.
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Taft Trio 2012
Craig Noble – RS Junior
Brent Williams – RS Soph
Antuan Woods – Frosh
The Triple Terror Taft wrecking crew.
SWEET!
I’m lovin’ it! Like I said just when you think recruiting has slowed to a crawl “BOOM!”, three verbals! I figured Williams might pull the trigger, with Washington giving him his only known offer, it’s a no brainer!
Washington Husky Football-Undefeated 1991 National Champions 12-0!
He might not be DE size right now but a lot can change in 2 years training at the college level. Remember Johnny Kirton…
He has room to grow
He has the frame to build on and may actually be closer to being 6’3 at this point. We all have to remember that juniors in HS are still growing. Kirk made a comment that he had more of a V-type body.
If you watch the video, he shows definite pass-rushing skills. You also get a good look at his body type.
Also, the video makes it clear that Antwaun Woods is a 2011 guy the Huskies should go after – dude has serious quicks for a guy his size.
Woods is the real deal
Explodes off the ball …stout. Everyone will be after this kid. Williams games is speed and being slippery. If we have solid DT play that can handle the run he’ll be an asset if we can send him.
Defense
At this point there seems to be more emphasis on defensive players in this class. I know it’s still early but do you guys feel like there is something to this? Or do you think the offensive side will be filled out later?
I’m continuing to like what I’m seeing from Sark and Company, there connections in Socal are paying dividends! GO DAWGS!!
Washington Husky Football-Undefeated 1991 National Champions 12-0!
I’m not seeing it. So far, of the 16 commits Scout.com is listing 9 of them as offensive players, 6 as defensive players and the 1 placekicker. Looking through their database at the kids that supposedly have UW offers, doesn’t appear that there’s an emphasis on defensive players over offensive players.
Now, of the kids listed as offensive guys by Scout, a few of them could end up on defense, including:
Jamaal Kearse (WR, could end up as a S or OLB)
Zach Fogerson (FB, could end up as a LB)
Melvin Davis (RB, could end up as a LB or DE)
John Timu (WR, but indications are he’ll play S)
Of course, that can go both ways – there are a few guys listed on defense that could end up on offense:
Darius Waters (OLB, could end up at TE/H-Back)
Keanon Lowe (CB, could end up at WR)
No way
Fogerson ends up on defense. Homer’s gone after this year and I think Sylvester is a Jr this year. Zach has FB locked down for 4 years.
I don’t see much of any way that Kearse ends up at S either, he’s to big a playmaker as a possession WR.
Davis could get lost with the young RB’s we have now so he might move, and Timu will most likely end up at S.
Waters is a good looking LB, I think he’ll stay…but Lowe looks like he might end up as a CB (Sark sold him in part because they like him at WR, but we’re looking deep there for 2 more years) if he we haul in someone like Slavin (and maybe get Tevin back) in this class to go with the rest of our young WR’s.
Bottom line is it looks pretty even. I bet they take at least 3 more OL and DL (they at least need 2 DE’s, maybe 1 if Williams can pass rush in certain situations), another 2 CB’s and a speedy TB before they start to nail down the less pressing spots.
I agree that Fogerson is unlikely to move, but you never say never.
Kearse has the size that Sark likes at WR, so he’s probably sticking there, but he’s also got the kind of athleticism and size to be a great S, so you never know.
Davis will probably stick at RB since Sark wants a big bruiser back to fill his LenDale White role, but it’s certainly possible if he doesn’t stand out there and if Holt wants him he could switch.
Waters is likely to stick at LB, but again, he seems to have the athleticism that he could be a pretty good smaller TE/H-back type.
Lowe I think is the most on the fence – it will probably come down to who else Sark gets in this class and where Lowe appears to fit in best once he gets here.
I agree that the OL and DL are the biggest pressing needs in this class. We really need to land at least 3 more good OL to go with Riva and Porter, and another 2 DT would be good too, along with a good DE. Definitely need at least 1 more CB if not 2-3.
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