2023 DL Frederick Williams commits to California

Gardena (Calif.) Junipero Serra defensive lineman Frederick Williams has announced his commitment to California. He chose the Golden Bears over multiple programs, including Oregon State and Washington.

“I like the classiness of the stadium,” Williams told On3’s Chad Simmons about California on Oct. 28. “I love classy. I love the way they bring different players from different years and bring them there (to) talk. I love the fact how, (during) the recruiting process, they treat you like family.”

Williams is not ranked in the 2023 On3 Consensus or the 2023 On300. He is 6-foot-5 and weighs 243 pounds.

California’s 2023 recruiting class now contains eight players. In addition, the Golden Bears’ group ranks No. 88 in the 2023 On3 Consensus Team Recruiting Rankings and No. 11 in the Pac-12. Salinas (Calif.) three-star wide receiver Nyziah Hunter is California’s highest-ranked pledge as the No. 530 overall prospect in the On3 Consensus.

Other players committed to head coach Justin Wilcox and his staff include Herriman (Utah) Mountain Ridge three-star linebacker Cade Uluave, Murfreesboro (Tenn.) Blackman three-star tight end Ben Marshall and Rohnert Park (Calif.) Rancho Cotate three-star cornerback Sailasa Vadrawale. Additionally, La Puente (Calif.) Bishop Amat three-star defensive lineman Tiumalu Afalava, Arcadia (Calif.) Rio Hondo Preparatory School three-star EDGE Ryan McCulloch and Las Vegas (Nev.) Arbor View three-star defensive lineman Zurich Ashford are currently heading to Berkeley for their college careers.