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BREAKING: Nation's No. 1 LB Commits to Georgia
Oak Ridge’s Justin Williams is the No. 1 linebacker in the country. With his senior season approaching, Williams has decided to make his commitment to Georgia.
Williams picked the Bulldogs over big-time Power 5 programs Texas, Alabama and Oregon. Though many people had thought Oregon would get the talented linebacker in the country’s commitment, a late push by the Dawgs sealed the deal.
So, what was it about Georgia that made it feel like home?
“The relationship with the coaches and really just my ability to grow in my faith led me to Georgia,” he said. “Georgia was very adamant on growing my faith and that was something that was important to me.”
Talking about the relationship with the coaches, Williams mentioned linebacker coach Glenn Schumann and defensive backs coach Fran Brown as big reasons why he decided to commit.
The Dawgs are coming off back-to-back National Championships and have sent 30-plus defensive players to the NFL Draft.
With Williams' NFL aspirations, especially being a defensive player, Georgia was the obvious choice.
“That’s definitely a big reason why," he said. "They always have linebackers in the draft every year it seems and that’s something I really want.”
Fellow Oak Ridge teammate and best friend Joseph Jonah-Ajonye committed to Georgia early this month, which definitely helped sway Williams towards the Dawgs.
“It’s great,” Williams said. “It’s something you dream of really, being able to play college ball with one of your best friends. We both worked hard for this and we always talked about playing together. To see it happen is just a powerful thing.”
With his commitment complete, Williams is looking forward to a big senior season.
“I’m really focused now on my senior season," he said. "It’s the last ride with my guys that I’ve known since elementary school.”
Justin Williams will be the next great Georgia linebacker and expect him to make an impact early once he gets to campus next Spring.
INVITE ONLY: A pair of local stars earn Under Armour All-American Game Invites
A pair of 2024 football prospects from the same school earned an Under Armour All-American Game Invite last weekend during the Under Armour Underclassmen Report Camp at Planet Ford Stadium.
Name that school? North Shore, Katy, FB Marshall, The Woodlands?
No, Oak Ridge High School.
Four-stars Justin Williams and Joseph Jonah-Ajonye both received invites to the All-American game after great personal performances at the camp. The two high school teammates now get to experience something every high school football player dreams.
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“It feels amazing,” Ajonye said. “I’ve been working for this, and to have achieved that goal is amazing.”
Ajonye recently got rated as a 4-star recruit and number 34 player in the country with offers from 25 Power 5 programs and now he can add All-American to his accolades.
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Williams showed his athleticism at LB throughout the camp locking people up in one-on-ones displaying his speed and ability to play in coverage.
So, how does it feel to represent Oak Ridge with an All-american invite?
“It means bringing success back to our community,” said Williams. “It gives our people something to look forward to.”
Williams recently dropped his Top 6 consisting of Texas, TCU, Texas A&M, Oregon, USC and Auburn. After earning that All-American invite, his focus will be narrowed down on a big decision and having a big senior season.