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Signing Day Profile: DE Quentin Williams Signing Day Profile: QB Tyler Van Dyke Signing Day Profile: Safety Keshawn Washington Signing Day Profile: Safety Brian Balom Signing Day Profile: LB Tirek Austin-Cave Signing Day Profile: CB Marcus Clarke Signing Day Profile: Linebacker Corey Flagg Jr. Signing Day Profile: OT Chris Washington Signing Day Profile: Athlete Xavier Restrepo Signing Day Profile: Safety Jalen Harrell Signing Day Profile: TE Dominic Mammarelli Signing Day Profile: RB Jaylan Knighton Signing Day Profile: WR Michael Redding Signing Day Profile: WR Dazalin Worsham Signing Day Profile: RB Don Chaney Jr. Signing Day Profile: OL Jalen Rivers Signing Day Profile: DE Chantz Williams Signing Day Profile: DT Elijah Roberts2020 Mallard Creek (NC) DE Quentin Williams is now officially a Miami Hurricane after signing his letter of intent. Williams was the second player to sign this morning.
The 6-3 235 pounder is currently a consensus 3-star recruit in the national rankings. According to the 247Sports Composite, Williams is the #683 player nationally, #31 WDE in the country, and the #18 player in North Carolina.
Recruiting Story
Williams earned his Miami offer in late January, and, immediately, the Hurricanes had to play catch up to make up ground on the in-state Tar Heels. Luckily for Miami, Williams comes from a family of Miami fans. Miami was able to get Williams on campus twice between the spring and summer months and was able to land his commitment while he was on campus in late June. Williams has been solid on his pledge ever since he committed.
Evaluation
At the Opening Charlotte Regional in April, Williams put on a show in the combine testing, recording a 111.03 SPARQ score, a 4.80 40-yard dash, a 4.41 shuttle time, a 43 ft powerball, and a 33.4 inch vertical. This puts him in elite territory in terms of athleticism among defensive ends in his class.
That explosion comes through on film, with Williams’ burst and quickness around the edge seemingly deadly for offensive tackles. Mixes a great first step with very good power. Maintains top gear and doesn’t slow down when making the turn off the edge, and uses exceptional bend to dip under blockers. Can be trusted to contain the edge, as his backside pursuit is high quality. Has the ability to drop and cover or attack the passer. Demonstrates he can rush effectively both standing up or with his hand in the dirt. Impressive in his ability to work his hands and fight off blocks, where he can use his length to create space. Long arms that can cause disruption in passing lanes. Attacks the ball and is always looking to rip and create fumbles. Developing his body even further and perfecting his technique will go a long way because Williams has all the tools to become a monster.
The Team
Defensive end has been the strongest and deepest position on Miami’s roster ever since Manny Diaz arrived as a defensive coordinator four years ago, and that will not change in 2020. Miami loses Trevon Hill and Jonathan Garvin to the NFL, but still returns tons of talent. Miami returns ACC sack leader Gregory Rousseau and hopes to get Scott Patchan back for a 6th year eligibility, and both played major minutes for Miami this past season. The Hurricanes also get back UCLA transfer Jaelan Phillips, who sat out 2019 due to transfer rules, as well as Jahfari Harvey and Cameron Williams, two 2019 signees who took a redshirt year this past season.
Redshirt Probability: 8/10
It would be difficult for any defensive end to crack the rotation that Miami will have in 2020, and it is even more difficult when that player will not arrive on campus until summer. Williams will likely take a redshirt and will be fully adjusted to the college game by the time 2021 rolls around.
The 6-3 235 pounder is currently a consensus 3-star recruit in the national rankings. According to the 247Sports Composite, Williams is the #683 player nationally, #31 WDE in the country, and the #18 player in North Carolina.
Recruiting Story
Williams earned his Miami offer in late January, and, immediately, the Hurricanes had to play catch up to make up ground on the in-state Tar Heels. Luckily for Miami, Williams comes from a family of Miami fans. Miami was able to get Williams on campus twice between the spring and summer months and was able to land his commitment while he was on campus in late June. Williams has been solid on his pledge ever since he committed.
Evaluation
At the Opening Charlotte Regional in April, Williams put on a show in the combine testing, recording a 111.03 SPARQ score, a 4.80 40-yard dash, a 4.41 shuttle time, a 43 ft powerball, and a 33.4 inch vertical. This puts him in elite territory in terms of athleticism among defensive ends in his class.
That explosion comes through on film, with Williams’ burst and quickness around the edge seemingly deadly for offensive tackles. Mixes a great first step with very good power. Maintains top gear and doesn’t slow down when making the turn off the edge, and uses exceptional bend to dip under blockers. Can be trusted to contain the edge, as his backside pursuit is high quality. Has the ability to drop and cover or attack the passer. Demonstrates he can rush effectively both standing up or with his hand in the dirt. Impressive in his ability to work his hands and fight off blocks, where he can use his length to create space. Long arms that can cause disruption in passing lanes. Attacks the ball and is always looking to rip and create fumbles. Developing his body even further and perfecting his technique will go a long way because Williams has all the tools to become a monster.
The Team
Defensive end has been the strongest and deepest position on Miami’s roster ever since Manny Diaz arrived as a defensive coordinator four years ago, and that will not change in 2020. Miami loses Trevon Hill and Jonathan Garvin to the NFL, but still returns tons of talent. Miami returns ACC sack leader Gregory Rousseau and hopes to get Scott Patchan back for a 6th year eligibility, and both played major minutes for Miami this past season. The Hurricanes also get back UCLA transfer Jaelan Phillips, who sat out 2019 due to transfer rules, as well as Jahfari Harvey and Cameron Williams, two 2019 signees who took a redshirt year this past season.
Redshirt Probability: 8/10
It would be difficult for any defensive end to crack the rotation that Miami will have in 2020, and it is even more difficult when that player will not arrive on campus until summer. Williams will likely take a redshirt and will be fully adjusted to the college game by the time 2021 rolls around.