Nation's top prospect, Vols target Williams Nwaneri announces commitment date
Lee’s Summit North (Mo.) Five-star+ defensive lineman Williams Nwaneri is set to announce his college on August 14th at 7 p.m. CT, according to his most recent social media post. Nwaneri will decide between Georgia, Missouri, Oklahoma, Oregon and Tennessee.
Nwaneri visited Tennessee officially during the weekend of June 16th. His third trip to Knoxville this year.
“It was a pretty smooth weekend,” Nwaneri told Volquest following the trip. “I felt like it was beneficial. I got to spend some time with the players and all of that. It was a fun weekend.”
During the trip, Nwaneri spent a lot of time with different people around Tennessee’s program and learn more about the program and how he could fit in.
“Really what stood out to me is that it is something I could see myself doing. Just coming in and being an impact to the team. They see me playing the whole d-line, moving around and all of that. I can put everything on tape that way.”
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Nwaneri is currently rated as the top overall prospect in the On3 Rankings regardless of position.
Scouting Summary
On3’s Scouting and Rankings team writes this about him as a prospect:
“The most physically-gifted defensive line prospect in the 2024 cycle. Has an elite frame, measuring in at over 6-foot-6, 260 pounds and an 11-inch hand. Has elite length, with arms that measure in at over 36 inches. Moves very well for his size. Backed that up with a very strong 1.72 second 10-yard split at the UC Report’s Kansas City camp prior to his senior season. Also shows fluidity with change of direction in the camp setting. Flashed some of his high-end potential as a sophomore, but took a step as a junior. Finished his junior campaign with 22 tackles for loss and 12 sacks while helping his team to the state title game. Shows the ability to create disruption from multiple spots on the defensive line.
… The elite combination of length and athleticism creates mismatches, particularly as an interior pass rusher. Has improved his hands over time, flashing a budding swim move as a junior. Possesses the ability to neutralize linemen with his length. Displays very good flexibility with the ability to dip and bend around the edge. A loose, fluid mover in pursuit. Has the range and athleticism to run down skill players from behind. Improving his technical skill at the position but has immense upside and capacity for improvement. Can also continue to improve as a run defender and edge setter. Could project to a number of spots along the defensive front including along the edge, but looks to be a defensive lineman long-term given his frame and potential to add substantial mass.”
Nwaneri currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $364K. 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.
