Four-Star LB Gabriel Williams commits to Virginia Tech

Four-star linebacker Gabriel Williams of Washington DC St. Vincent Pallotti announced his commitment to Virginia Tech Sunday afternoon.

The 6-foot-4, 200 pounder chose the Hokies over USC, Notre Dame, Pitt, and Maryland.

Williams on why he chose Virginia Tech

“First off, the history,” Williams said. “Back when they had Mike Vick and they were winning, secondly the location. It’s about 4 hours away, not too far ! I can come home and see my family whenever. Lastly, the opportunity I can come in and play early and make an impact . That’s the biggest thing and the scheme allows me to do everything I want to do which is a big factor.”

Gabriel Williams Scouting Summary

“Tall, rangy linebacker prospect with the athleticism and physical traits that point to a high developmental upside. Measured in at over 6-foot-4, 195 pounds with a wing-span over 6-foot-7. Has a lean frame with plus length for the position. Registers as a very strong athlete for the position, running an electronically timed 4.64 second 40-yard dash, 4.22 second shuttle and posting a 10-foot broad jump at Under Armour’s Baltimore camp. Plays all over the back seven for his high school program, lining up at safety, as an off-ball linebacker and even covering wide receivers in the slot.”

“Flashes good instincts and play recognition. Identifies routes and sniffs out screens. Shows encouraging physicality as a tackler and striker. Willing to throw his body around on contact. Should be able to add significant weight once in a college strength program. Plays fast. Shows sideline-to-sideline speed in pursuit. Will need to add significant weight once in a college strength program, especially in order to gain strength as a box defender against the run. Very young for the cycle with a July birthday. Will be a 17-year-old when he enrolls in college.”

Williams ranks as the No. 176 player in the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also tabs in as the No. 19 linebacker and the No. 4 player in the state of Maryland.

On3 ranks him higher than the industry, as he comes in as the No. 85 player nationally, the No. 6 linebacker, and the No. 1 player in Maryland.

He currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $82K. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.