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RECRUIT SCOOP: FB Marshall’s Williams Is The Next Great Buff
Fort Bend Marshall has become a powerhouse in 5A Texas High School football, always in contention for a State Championship run and having athletes develop into college prospects.
With a new season approaching fast, there’s a new young Buff who’s looking to add his name on the list of FB Marshall greats.
Class of 2026 defensive back Isaiah Williams burst on the scene last Fall, playing snaps on varsity as a freshman. Though his snaps were limited, you could see the potential right away.
Williams journey in football started from playing the game when he was young.
“I started playing at a young age,” he said. “It just stuck with me ever since.”
Like most young athletes, Williams' dream was to play for a big-time program like Alabama and it didn’t take long for those programs to start taking notice of his talent.
After the end of his freshman season, Williams has become a rising recruit picking up offers from the likes of Texas, Texas A&M, Arkansas, Baylor, LSU, Nebraska, Oregon, Oklahoma and others.
So what’s the rise to becoming a top recruit been like?
“It’s been great, it’s been a lot,” Williams said. “It’s what I’ve worked for and all the work is paying off with all of these offers.”
Williams mentioned Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas A&M, and LSU have been in the contact the most early on in his recruitment.
The recruiting process has started early for the talented DB, which for many young players can be crazy and hectic, but Williams focuses more on the love of the game.
“You know it’s not all about offers,” Williams said. “If you love football, you just go out and play. The offers are great but you’ve got to just love the game and the rest will come.”
Who does the young star model his game after?
“I model my game after Derwin James. I like the way he’s the general out on the field for the defense and how he approaches the game mentally.”
Primed for a big sophomore year, Isaiah Williams is ready to become the general of the Buffs' defense and make an impact early.
“We’ve got a young team this year and I’m ready to come in on this secondary to help out do what I can as a player and as a leader,” he said.
RECRUIT SCOOP: Buff’s Lair has big decision looming
Fort Bend Marshall has been a hot-bed for high-level recruits over the past five years with the likes of Devon Achane, Malik Hornsby, Christian Williams and most recently Zachary Chapman, Trent Thomas and Ja’koby Banks.
The Buff’s look loaded with DI talent again this Fall and are led by one of the top defensive backs in the country.
Class of 2024 three-star defensive back Joshua Lair is one of the most sought-after recruits in the country and has a big decision coming before his senior year.
VYPE recently caught up with Lair about his recruitment and more.
Lair really exploded on the recruiting scene last Fall and now has amassed 28 offers from schools like LSU, Texas, Auburn, Florida, Baylor, Miami, Michigan, Texas A&M, Oregon, Oklahoma and others.
So what’s the recruiting process been like so far?
“Honestly, it has been hectic,” Lair said, “I just embrace it, though. This is my dream and it’s coming true, so I just embrace it.”
Lair had just taken an official visit to LSU and had nothing but good things to say about Baton Rouge.
“Man, it was amazing. I got there, talked with the players and talked with the coaching staff," he said. "I had a great time. It was just an amazing experience overall.”
LSU was just the first trip for Lair in June as he visited Baylor, Texas and Washington shortly after with a visit to Texas A&M planned at the end of the month.
“LSU, Baylor, Texas, Washington and Texas A&M,” he said. “I plan on visiting them all in the month of June with some more OV’s during the season. Those are the schools who have been talking to me the most lately.”
The month of June will be a big one for the Marshall DB as he also mentioned a commitment coming before the start of his senior year in August.
While there’s still some time until the talented DB makes his commitment in August, he did mention the biggest contenders as of now are LSU, Texas and Washington out of the schools he will be taking official visits.
As far as his senior year goes, Lair has big expectations.
“I expect us to have a strong season. The backend is strong, the offense is strong," he said. "Even though we’re young, we’re solid. I’m looking forward to having a long long season, deep in the playoffs and State.
"I want people to look back and remember me as a leader. Somebody who works hard and helps others out when they’re struggling."