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Georgia TE describes 5-star early enrollee DE: ‘He’s a special player’

Georgia’s John Fitzpatrick had great things to say about 2022 5-star signee Mykel Williams…

Georgia football signed the the No. 3 recruiting class in the nation in the 2022 cycle, which included five five-star recruits.

One of those highly touted five-star prospects is early enrollee Mykel Williams.

The 2022 Maxwell Football Club Defensive National High School Player of the Year was rated as one of the top pass rushers in the class and is already making a name for himself in the locker room.

In an interview on ‘UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton’, NFL-bound UGA tight end John Fitzpatrick described William’s after blocking him in practice while preparing for the College Football Playoff.

“He’s a special player…Looks super similar to Travon Walker.”

Fiztpatrick knows what he’s talking about as one of the SEC’s best inline blockers throughout his career. Travon Walker and Fitzpatrick both signed as members of the 2018 class and went up against each other in practices for the last four years.

That says a good deal about how talented Williams truly is as Walker is projected as a top-10 NFL draft pick after an incredible combine performance.

Williams finished his senior season with 81 tackles, 20.5 stops for losses and 12.5 sacks.

Here’s a little taste of what Williams could bring to Athens in the next few seasons:

 

You can listen to the rest of the conversation with Fitzpatrick here:

3 Georgia signees rise in final recruiting rankings

Mykel Williams, Jalon Walker and Daylen Everette receive new rankings…

Georgia football currently holds the No. 3 ranked recruiting class in the country in the 2022 cycle, trailing only Texas A&M and Alabama for the top spot.

National signing day is set for next Wednesday, Feb. 2 and will wrap up another highly talented class for the Bulldogs.

Several Georgia signees received an upgraded ranking in the 247Sports’ Top247 players this week, including defensive lineman Mykel Williams, linebacker Jalon Walker and corner Daylen Everette.

Williams, out of Columbus, Ga., saw his ranking rise from the No. 32 overall prospect in the country to the No. 7 overall, and is now the nation’s No. 2 defensive lineman. Williams also saw his rating change from a 96 to a 99, earning him five-star status on 247Sports.

Walker, out of Salisbury, N.C., saw his ranking rise from the No. 44 overall prospect in the country to the No. 25 overall, and is now the nation’s No. 3 linebacker. Walker also saw his rating change from a 95 to a 98, earning him five-star status on 247Sports.

Everette, a former Clemson commit out of Norfolk, Va., saw his ranking rise from the No. 26 overall prospect in the country to the No. 17 overall, and is now the nation’s No. 3 cornerback. Everette also saw his rating change from a 96 to a 98, earning him five-star status on 247Sports.

All three Dawgs are on campus in Athens after enrolling early in January.

 

Georgia football looking to flip five-star DT

Will Mykel Williams and other USC Trojans class of 2022 commitments stick with the program after Clay Helton’s firing?

The Georgia Bulldogs were among the schools seeking a commitment from elite defensive tackle recruit Mykel Williams, but Williams committed to the USC Trojans in June.

Now, things have changed with the USC football program following their rough 42-28 loss to Stanford. The Trojans fired head coach Clay Helton, who has been on the hot seat for a long time, following the loss.

Who will be the next head coach of the Southern California Trojans? Georgia’s Dan Lanning could be a target with the way the UGA defense has played in 2021. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Will Mykel Williams and other USC Trojans class of 2022 commitments stick with the program? USC has a lot of allure regardless of their coach, but the program will be in transition and hasn’t performed up to standards in recent seasons.

Mykel Williams is a five-star defensive tackle from Columbus, Georgia, who stars for Hardaway High School.

The Georgia defense has been extremely impressive to start the 2021 college football season. UGA has displayed a powerful recruiting message on the defensive side of the field. The Bulldogs defense has more sacks (10) and points off defensive touchdowns (14) than points allowed (three). Georgia’s lone touchdown given up this season was a pick-six.

At Hardaway, Mykel Williams has played both offensive and defensive line. He is a sack artist that shows explosive closing speed on defense. Williams has positional versatility along the defensive line, where he lines up at defensive tackle and defensive end. Williams does a solid job of getting his hands up in passing lanes to deflect passes. He should earn early playing time in college.

Williams committed to USC over Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State, LSU, Penn State, Arizona State, Georgia Tech, Kentucky and Georgia.

The 6-foot-5, 255-pound Williams is ranked the No. 5 defensive lineman in the nation and No. 3 player in Georgia according to the 247Sports composite. Williams is expected to continue taking visits this fall.

Can Kirby Smart and company land a commitment from the talented in-state defensive lineman? We will provide updates as Mykel Williams re-evaluates his recruitment following USC’s coaching change.

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Elite DT Mykel Williams announces commitment date

The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top schools for Hardaway defensive tackle recruit Mykel Williams

The Georgia Bulldogs are among the schools seeking a commitment from elite defensive tackle recruit Mykel Williams. Williams is a member of the class of 2022. He’s a four-star defensive tackle from Columbus, Georgia, who stars for Hardaway High School.

At Hardaway, Williams has played both offensive and defensive line. He shows explosive closing speed on defense. Williams has positional versatility along the defensive line, where he lines up at defensive tackle and defensive end. Williams does a good job of getting his hands up to deflect passes and should earn early playing time in college.

Mykel Williams previosly announced his top 10 schools via Twitter. He will decide between Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State, LSU, Penn State, USC, Arizona State, Georgia Tech, Kentucky and, Georgia.

The four-star defensive tackle announced his commitment date of Mar. 15, which is his father’s birthday.

The 6-foot-5, 255-pound Williams is ranked as the No. 4 defensive tackle in the nation and No. 5 player in Georgia according to the 247Sports composite.

Georgia has the No. 4 ranked 2022 recruiting class in the nation with six commits. All of Kirby Smart and Georgia’s commitments in the class are in-state prospects.

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4-star 2022 DT Mykel Williams announces his top-10 schools

4-star class of 2022 DT Mykel Williams announces his top-10 schools, including Georgia football in the mix.

Class of 2022 4-star defensive tackle Mykel Williams, out of Columbus, Georgia, has officially announced his top-10 schools via Twitter.

The 6-foot-5, 255 lb Williams is ranked as the No. 4 defensive tackle in the nation and No. 5 player in Georgia by 247Sports Composite.

He has narrowed down his options to Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State, LSU, Penn State, USC, Arizona State, Georgia Tech, Kentucky and of course, Georgia.

Georgia currently has the No. 4 2022 recruiting class in the nation with five hard commits.

Top-10 2022 GA HS recruits: No. 5, Mykel Williams

The top-10 class of 2022 GA high school recruits in the country move to No. 5 with DT Mykel Williams, out of Columbus, GA.

The No. 5 overall 2022 high school player from the state of Georgia, according to 247Sports, is 4-star defensive tackle Mykel Williams.

Williams is also rated as the No. 5 overall defensive tackle in the country for the 2022 recruiting class. The Columbus, GA native will be entering his junior year at Hardaway High School.

Williams currently has notable offers from USC, Tennessee, South Carolina, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Miami, LSU, Auburn, Florida, Clemson, Alabama, Georgia and a number of other top FBS schools.

Williams stands at 6-foot-5, 255 pounds and shows some serious athletic ability at the defensive tackle position.  He had a standout sophomore season at Hardaway, racking up 57 total tackles (18 solo), two fumble recoveries and 10 sacks in just 9 games.

Kirby Smart and Georgia defensive line coach Tray Scott extended a scholarship offer to Williams in January of 2020.

Check out Williams’ full high school sophomore year highlights here.