As if the Oregon Ducks needed more talent and speed in the receiver room.
The Ducks added track star Micah Williams to the football team as a walk-on wide receiver. Williams is 5-foot-8 and has a personal record in the 100-meter dash of 9.91 seconds, being named to the USA Olympic team as a 4x100m relay alternate last year.
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In comparison, freshman corner Rodrick Pleasant — the former fastest guy on the team, and the California high school state record holder in the 100m — has a PR of 10.13 seconds.
When he was at Benson High School in Portland, Williams was a three-time Gatorade Oregon boy’s track and field Runner of the Year (2017-20). He was the 2019 New Balance Nationals indoor champion in the 60 meters with a winning time of 6.60 and was ranked No. 1 nationally.
This addition just adds more speed and flexibility to the Duck receiver corps as well as a possible kick return specialist. Williams will wear No. 84.
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