National Signing Day 2023: DL Amaris Williams, top recruit in North Carolina, flips from Florida to Auburn

Amaris Williams, one of the most touted defensive line prospects in the 2024 recruiting cycle, flipped his commitment from Florida to Auburn on Wednesday during the start of the early signing period. The high-profile flip is the latest blow for Gators’ 2024 recruiting class, which began the day one spot ahead of the Tigers at No. 10 in the 247Sports Team Rankings but has since fallen out of the top 10. 

Williams is considered the No. 34 overall prospect in 2024 class, according to 247Sports, and holds a four-star rating in the 247Sports Composite. The Clinton, North Carolina, product committed to the Gators in June, doing so just one day after making an official visit. However, Williams visited both Auburn and Georgia earlier in December after Florida stumbled to a 5-7 finish in coach Billy Napier’s second season, losing each of its final five games. Williams also visited and received an offer from Ohio State midseason, but it was coach Hugh Freeze and the Tigers who ultimately won the battle for his talents as the early signing period kicks off.

Although Williams checks in as a defensive line recruit, his versatility has been on full display at Clinton (North Carolina) High School, where he has flashed on both sides of the ball. Williams ended his senior year with 34 tackles, including 20 for loss and 11 sacks as Clinton went 15-1 and competed for a state title. He also saw action at running back with a four-touchdown performance against Northeastern High School in the state semifinals. 

The scouting report from 247Sports’ Andrew Ivins has more on the two-way star, who has also competed in track and field events at Clinton: 

A twitched-up defensive lineman that initially billed himself as a running back. Not only owns strong…

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Author : Dean Straka

Publish date : 2023-12-20 21:09:27

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