5-star Plus+ LB Justin Williams officially signs with Georgia
Top inside linebacker talent has been flocking to Athens in recent years, and the Bulldogs continued that trend once again on Wednesday, adding Five-Star Plus+ prospect Justin Williams to the fold officially.
A 6-foot-2, 210 pound linebacker from Conroe, Texas’ Oak Ridge High School, Williams had been committed to the Bulldogs since July 24 of the this year. He is among those 2024 signees already on campus and taking part in Georgia’s bowl practice.
Much credit goes to co-defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach Glenn Schumann for his work in securing Williams’ pledge.
“If Coach Schumann wasn’t there, I probably wouldn’t be going to Georgia,” Williams told Chad Simmons upon making his commitment. “He’s a great teacher, and he does it at the pace that he knows you need to be at. I think he gets the job done every single year. The guys that he sends to the league is just a testament to what he can do…Anybody who is playing linebacker, if you get the opportunity, you need to talk to Coach Schu. He’ll get you right at the end of the day.”
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Justin Williams ranks as the nation’s No. 8 overall prospect in the On3 Industry Ranking, as well as the No. 1 inside linebacker in the country for all four major recruiting services.
Scouting Report on Justin Williams
“Rangy linebacker with elite speed that makes him a near prototype at the position. Measured in at around 6-foot-2, 210 pounds prior to his senior season. Added very good weight as a junior. Owns plus length for the position with arms a shade under 33 inches. The fastest top linebacker in the combine setting in 2024. Backed that up on the track with a stellar 11.01 second mark in the 100 meters. Transfers that high-end athleticism over to the field. Originally a safety, he moved to linebacker full-time as a junior and had a very productive season, notching 105 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks. Lines up as a mike backer for his high school. Shows the ability to stack and shed incoming blockers. Excels bringing down ball players from sideline to sideline and in the backfield. Flashes an elite first step and ability to close. Draws on his experience as a safety to aid in coverage and playing in space. Will need to continue adding mass and strength. A strong tackler in his first year as a linebacker but can improve the pop in his hands and overall play strength. Flashes considerable upside given his high-end combination of athleticism, length and range.” – Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings, on Justin Williams
