Finishing the season as the second-leading tackler amongst sophomores in all classes with 84, Christian Williams Christian Williams 5'10" | 185 lbs | ATH/LB Van Meter | 2028 State IA was a relentless force on behalf of central Iowa powerhouse, Van Meter this fall.

Bursting onto the scene after growing an inch and gaining 25 pounds between his freshman and sophomore seasons, Williams was one of the more impactful two-way players in the state. Not only did he finish as the team’s leading tackler on the same squad as Northern Iowa signee, Tate Doggett Tate Doggett 6'2" | 210 lbs | LB Van Meter | 2026 State IA , Williams was the leading rusher on the ground for the Bulldogs, taking 208 carries for 1,054 yards and 16 scores.

He may not be the athletic freak or massively imposing physical presence that some teams look for at the next level, but Williams’ constant ball-pursuit and aggressive running style have the feel of molding the perfect, small-school linebacker that feasts at a place like UNI or another FCS program in the Midwest.

Finishing the season as the second-leading tackler amongst sophomores in all classes with 84, Christian Williams Christian Williams 5'10" | 185 lbs | ATH/LB Van Meter | 2028 State IA was a relentless force on behalf of central Iowa powerhouse, Van Meter this fall.

Bursting onto the scene after growing an inch and gaining 25 pounds between his freshman and sophomore seasons, Williams was one of the more impactful two-way players in the state. Not only did he finish as the team’s leading tackler on the same squad as Northern Iowa signee, Tate Doggett Tate Doggett 6'2" | 210 lbs | LB Van Meter | 2026 State IA , Williams was the leading rusher on the ground for the Bulldogs, taking 208 carries for 1,054 yards and 16 scores.

He may not be the athletic freak or massively imposing physical presence that some teams look for at the next level, but Williams’ constant ball-pursuit and aggressive running style have the feel of molding the perfect, small-school linebacker that feasts at a place like UNI or another FCS program in the Midwest.