Keith Williams
Keith Williams
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- 6’1″ 230 lbs
- 6’6″ wingspan
- 4.65 40 yard dash
- Excellent burst, power, and a high motor
- The #2 defensive player in the WI Class of 2023
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#13 up to #3rnKeith put together a dominant senior season earning him a nice jump in the rankings. A jump that moved him inside the Top 3 overall, and up to #1 at his position. The 6’1″ 230 lbs student athlete is blessed with next level athleticism at that size. Keith is able to accelerate, change direction, and play with sideline to sideline range. Williams’ strength is also far superior compared to his opponents. He also does a good job of transitioning his speed into power at the point of contact. His bull rush easily walks OTs into the backfield, and his heavy hands allow him to redirect linemen and create separation. Keith is an FBS prospect in my eyes. He holds offers from Boston College and Stetson University. This is the second rankings update that saw Keith make a strong jump in the rankings. No question he is willing to put in the work to get better.
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You can find the 6’1″ 230 lbs senior standout lining up at LB or DL throughout his senior highlights. Keith dominated from both positions thanks to his superior athleticism and strength, but LB is where he projects for the next level. At that size, Keith runs a 4.65 40 yard dash. No question that it translates to the field as well. Williams is able to track down ball carriers from sideline to sideline as well as play behind his alignment in coverage. Keith also has the special next level instincts. He anticipates and diagnoses plays quickly making it possible for him to play a step ahead. That led to him being able to make a lot of plays due to being in the right palce at the right time. Keith is also very effective playing aggressive as a run stuffer and pass rusher. In both scenarios, Williams has demonstrated the strength to be able to shed blocks while maintaining separation. I firmly believe he can offer three down ability to a D1 program. No question he is one of, if not the best, uncommitted senior in WI.
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Stats: 8 Tackles, 1 TFLrnThe 6’1″ 230 lbs aligned all over the defense throughout his HS career. He spent a lot of this season on the edge for Catholic Memorial. There we got a good glimpse into what has earned him FBS offers and interest. Keith has that grown man strength that stands out from the rest of the crowd. He is able to negate his opponent’s strength with force on the edge. He can stack blockers on the edge and force RBs back inside. That strength is the primary tool behind Williams’ pass rush success. He controls linemen with heavy hands and has the strength to get them off balance. Keith also uses that strength to shed blocks. Once he sheds, the LB has the range to and high effort to chase down ball carriers and QBs. Keith is our top uncommitted senior LB.
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Rise: 24 up to 15rnKeith is an athlete who I like the more I watch him. He is such a smooth mover at the LB position that you almost don’t realize how quickly he covers ground. The 6’1″ 220 lbs LB definitely can cover ground with his 4.65 40 speed. He is a sound tackler who doesn’t get shook in the open field thanks to his exceptional body control. His acceleration and burst re equally as special as his overall speed, and on top of it he has the strength to set the edge against the run when it comes his way. The LB has a couple D1 offers. I expect more to come his way after another great fall. He has also become the top uncommitted LB in the state with his move up the rankings. he is the man to know at the position.
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