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Just before he’s set to arrive on campus at Miami, 2021 signee James Williams received yet another accolade for his high school career. On Thursday, Williams was named the Gatorade Florida Player of the Year.
James Williams has been the Florida Gatorade Player of the Year! Congrats James! pic.twitter.com/NUCNTdhoV4
— 4’s Up Podcast (@4sUpPodcast) May 13, 2021
During his senior season at American Heritage, Williams was the heart and soul of one of the best defenses in the entire country, and helped lead his team to a state championship. Just to give you an idea of how good the American Heritage defense was, during the season where they went 11-2 and won a title, they allowed just 11 points per game.
Venice gets down to the American Heritage 2 yard line thanks to an INT by Martin Ramos
— Vinnie Portell (@VJPortell) October 24, 2020
But Blazek throws a 98-yard pick 6 to top safety commit James Williams.
XP good
Patriots 27 - Indians 0, 8:52 to go in 2nd Q #SunPreps pic.twitter.com/nqhplMBmBt
In 2020, Williams finished the year with 74 tackles, 7 TFLs, 3 sacks, 2 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles and 4 fumble recoveries. Williams was also a first-team MaxPreps High School Football All-American Team selection.
It’s been real #Blessed #LLMARIA4L pic.twitter.com/vyflae65Hb
— James Williams (@Begreat_20) January 24, 2021
Williams is set to arrive at UM here soon, and he’ll be joined by several others from the loaded 2021 class for the Hurricanes, including fellow 5-star defensive tackle Leonard Taylor, and 4-star receivers Romello Brinson and Jacolby George.