Live Updates: Williams Nwaneri Commitment Ceremony

Commitment day has finally arrived for one of the nation’s elite recruits, Five-Star Plus+ defensive lineman Williams Nwaneri out of Lee’s Summit (Mo.) North.

Nwaneri, the No. 1 overall recruit in the On300 rankings and No. 3 prospect in the On3 Industry Ranking, is set to choose between Oregon, Tennessee, Missouri, Oklahoma and Georgia a little before 4 p.m. CT at his school.

Earlier this spring, the Vols, Sooners and Bulldogs looked to be the three teams in pole position to land the country’s top defensive linemen, but things have shifted over the summer. His choice is now expected to come down to the Sooners, Bulldogs and and the in-state Tigers. Missouri was one of the first programs to offer Nwaneri, and the opportunities on and off the field if he stays home are enticing. The Tigers hold a significant lead in the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine (RPM) ahead of his decision.

On3’s Hunter Shelton is on-site in Kansas City and providing live updates as Nwaneri makes his announcement.

Williams Nwaneri set to announce his commitment

3:51 p.m. CT: Nwaneri pulls out a Missouri hat and announces for the Tigers.

3:50 p.m. CT: Nwaneri is now giving a speech.

3:48 p.m. CT: Should be about two minutes from the announcement now.

3:46 p.m. CT: Doesn’t seem to be much in the way of nerves for Nwaneri, who is just awaiting word from the ESPN2 broadcast.

3:43 p.m. CT: Nwaneri’s coach, Jamar Mozee, says announcement is just a few minutes away.

3:39 p.m. CT: Nwaneri waiting with a mic and headphones on to talk to ESPN2 crew. About 10 minutes out from his expected announcement.

3:30 p.m. CT: A couple people in Mizzou gear, a few wearing Oklahoma stuff, but most of what I’ve seen is Kansas City Chiefs shirts.

3:23 p.m. CT: Nwaneri sitting in the middle, mom on his left, dad next to mom, and a few others to his right.

3:22 p.m. CT: Nwaneri is here, in a purple hoodie and black jeans, And his mom will be sitting next to him.

3:20 p.m. CT: Probably about 200 people already here with another 30 minutes until the announcement.

3:10 p.m. CT: It’s a packed gym as Lee’s Summit North students await the man of the hour, Williams Nwaneri. Coaches, family and the like gathered around.