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2018 DE Alex Williams flips from West Virginia, commits to Ohio State, per report
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The Buckeyes land a local defensive end.
When five-star prospect Brenton Cox decommitted from Ohio State, it left a big hole in the Buckeyes 2018 recruiting class at defensive end.
Fast forward a few weeks, and Urban Meyer and company might have found a local prospect to help fill the void left by Cox.
Pickerington North standout Alex Williams is reportedly flipping his commitment from West Virginia to Ohio State, as announced via press release. A Mountaineer pledge since May, Williams has decided his chance to suit up in the Scarlet and Gray was just too much to pass up and is now a future Buckeye.
According to press release from @PNAthletics, Alex Williams will be signing with @OhioStateFB. He's a 6-7, 250-lb DL who had been committed to West Virginia. Also signing early from @pnfootball is @RedPotts18 with Ball State
— Jarrod Ulrey (@UlreyThisWeek) December 19, 2017
A three-star prospect, Williams, the 32nd weakside defensive end, and 591st overall prospect in the class of 2018, per the 247Sports Composite Rankings, was a problem off the edge for Pickerington North all season long as a senior.
A tough matchup at 6’7 and 250 pounds, Williams racked up nearly 40 total tackles and four quarterback sacks to help pace the Panthers to an overall record of 10-3 and deep run into the state playoffs.
Williams should have a chance to see the field rather early on during his time at Ohio State. With just three returning defensive ends from 2017, he’ll have a good shot to snatch up a spot on Larry Johnson’s rotation of fresh bodies when he reaches campus.
Scouting Report
Alex Williams has a tendency to rip past the offensive line—allowing him to be right in the grill of the quarterback. If an offense operates out of the shotgun, option, or even under center, Williams will find his way to the ball. When he gets through the line, he instinctively hunts for the ball, causing big losses, stops, and deflected passes along the way. Especially in passing situations, he times his jump just right so he can get a hand on the ball to deflect it away from the intended target.
Williams also has wheels, too. He can hustle down the field to make tackles from behind.
Even though he’s graded as a three-star, according to the 247sports composite, Williams can be a difference maker.
-Geoff Hammersley
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Charles Doss via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
The Buckeyes land a local defensive end.
When five-star prospect Brenton Cox decommitted from Ohio State, it left a big hole in the Buckeyes 2018 recruiting class at defensive end.
Fast forward a few weeks, and Urban Meyer and company might have found a local prospect to help fill the void left by Cox.
Pickerington North standout Alex Williams is reportedly flipping his commitment from West Virginia to Ohio State, as announced via press release. A Mountaineer pledge since May, Williams has decided his chance to suit up in the Scarlet and Gray was just too much to pass up and is now a future Buckeye.
According to press release from @PNAthletics, Alex Williams will be signing with @OhioStateFB. He's a 6-7, 250-lb DL who had been committed to West Virginia. Also signing early from @pnfootball is @RedPotts18 with Ball State
— Jarrod Ulrey (@UlreyThisWeek) December 19, 2017
A three-star prospect, Williams, the 32nd weakside defensive end, and 591st overall prospect in the class of 2018, per the 247Sports Composite Rankings, was a problem off the edge for Pickerington North all season long as a senior.
A tough matchup at 6’7 and 250 pounds, Williams racked up nearly 40 total tackles and four quarterback sacks to help pace the Panthers to an overall record of 10-3 and deep run into the state playoffs.
Williams should have a chance to see the field rather early on during his time at Ohio State. With just three returning defensive ends from 2017, he’ll have a good shot to snatch up a spot on Larry Johnson’s rotation of fresh bodies when he reaches campus.
Scouting Report
Alex Williams has a tendency to rip past the offensive line—allowing him to be right in the grill of the quarterback. If an offense operates out of the shotgun, option, or even under center, Williams will find his way to the ball. When he gets through the line, he instinctively hunts for the ball, causing big losses, stops, and deflected passes along the way. Especially in passing situations, he times his jump just right so he can get a hand on the ball to deflect it away from the intended target.
Williams also has wheels, too. He can hustle down the field to make tackles from behind.
Even though he’s graded as a three-star, according to the 247sports composite, Williams can be a difference maker.
-Geoff Hammersley
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