James Williams Florida gatorade player of the year.

[OriginalCanesCanesCanes]

Even bigger is pulling a highly rated 5* kid from Surtain and American Heritage.

This has implications for future recruiting and can be used as a benchmark for other recruits. Now we just have to make sure that he is developed.

 

[The Sphinx]

Kid is a certified beast, and I can't wait to see him in a Canes uniform. We've got to find a way to get him on the field this Fall. ST at a bare minimum, but really hoping he can see snaps at backup S.

 

[grover]

I couldn't possibly imagine what he's overcome. Rooting for him to have a great college career followed by an equally great NFL career. And hopefully win the NC in the process!

 

[Golsen82]

Lingard

Lingawd

 

[NarcosCanes]

Congrats James! Still can't believe we got him!

Who is the last Florida Gatorade player of the year we got?

Lorenzo Lingard. Look how he turned out lol

 

[NarcosCanes]

Even bigger is pulling a highly rated 5* kid from Surtain and American Heritage.

This has implications for future recruiting and can be used as a benchmark for other recruits. Now we just have to make sure that he is developed.

We have had other big time recruits like Williams in the past. We for some reason hire any coaches that can develop our talent.

 

[OriginalCanesCanesCanes]

We have had other big time recruits like Williams in the past. We for some reason hire any coaches that can develop our talent.

Not too many from American Heritage and Surtain. It’s been a specific area of recruiting failure for us, especially with defensive backs. I don’t think you understood my point.

 

[Gooner#44]

Just don't be a RRA repeat

 

[Donsnaps]

one of the best players ive seen play in FL HS

 

[jackbenimble71]

congrats @TouchMoney26 !!!!!

 

[Gooner#44]

one of the best players ive seen play in FL HS

Was he the fastest guy on the field in your eyes?

 

[Donsnaps]

Was he the fastest guy on the field in your eyes?

nope but he was definitely the best

 

[Gooner#44]

nope but he was definitely the best

I was just curious what he looked like live speed wise, thanks

 

[Rellyrell]

Man, when it was rumored he might be a UGA lean, I said it wouldn’t have been a big loss b/c he looked like a kid who was too big to play the S position & he looked a bit stiff. Well after long discussions w/ @gogeta4 when I made a comparison to Taylor Mays, I went back & watched the youngin & he was a complete athlete. Slowly became one of my favorite players in the class of ‘21. When he popped, he became my favorite.

Hearing his story, losing his mom b4 he even got to truly know his mom...man, we better not f this up. I want to this dude to succeed beyond belief. This is y I criticize these soccer moms that try to bash football; for a lot of these young men, it’s an escape & a means to rectify any injustice they face. Cant wait to see Mr. Williams in Orange & Green.

 

[KrazyCane]

James Williams should be the first safety off the bench behind Bubba and Avantae.

 

[canadianhurricane]

This young man's development will be interesting to watch. With his size,frame, and intelligence, he could be something we've never seen before. He could be a guy who could legitimately at all 3 levels in a defense. He could rush, cover, or play free..

I'm praying theres a plan in place for JW20! He looks special

 

[Ethnicsands]

James Williams joins Lorenzo Lingard, Brandon Harris, Kenny Phillips, Willis McGahee, Kenny Kelly, and Willis Peguese as our former Gatorade Players of the Year!

(am I missing someone? I don't think so...)

Jacory?

 

[Gooner#44]

Jacory?

I looked it up and didn't see him on the list

 

[Coach Macho]

Kid's life has been a roller coaster. Kid's shouldn't have to endure what he has. You gotta root for the kid. He needs solid role models around him too.

 

[CaneSince4Ever]

I looked it up and didn't see him on the list

Jacory won the Mr. Football Award in 07', not GPOTY.