Ashley Williams is one of Auburn’s most important commits in the 2023 class and he showed why last week.
The four-star edge rusher played on national television Thursday and rose to the occasion. According to On3’s Sam Spiegelman, he finished with multiple quarterback pressures and showed why he is on the rise.
“Williams flew around the edge and collapsed the pocket on multiple occasions, and was equally as impactful in pursuit to the sideline to cut off rushing lanes.
Williams’ high motor was on display and was a key part of Zachary’s second-half shutout on defense. The Auburn commit is able to outmaneuver opposing linemen and breeze around them, and he’s really just beginning to scratch the surface.”
Williams also spoke with Spiegelman about his commitment to Auburn and confirmed his pledge to the Tigers.
“Really, since I first committed, I haven’t spoken to any other coaches,” Williams said. “Auburn is home for me. The relationships with Coach Roc (Bellantoni) and Coach (Bryan) Harsin and the other members of the defensive staff … The atmosphere over there, I love it over there. I can play there early, and that’s good.”
Auburn is already thin at the edge position and with Derick Hall, Eku Leota and Marcus Bragg expected to move on after the season, the Tigers have to land multiple edge players in the 2023 recruiting cycle.
That starts with Williams who is the No. 347 overall player and No. 37 edge rusher in the 247Sports Composite ranking. The Zachary, Louisianna, native is also the No. 18 player from Louisiana.
The 6-foot-5, 225-pound Williams does not currently have any visits scheduled but is planning to return to Auburn once his football season ends.
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