The four-star prospect made news on National Signing Day because of his sudden flip from Florida to Auburn. In an interview with Rivals national recruiting analyst, Adam Friedman, Amaris William, revealing the reason for his flipped of commitment, said “I felt the peace in my heart, being that I can be myself around these people. ” Along with that, Williams mentioned his relation with the JG, the defensive line coach of Auburn, and connecting with the coach he said, “He grew up the same way I grew up, had the same past, childhood“. It seems like getting a family-type environment of Tigers attracts the young defensive lineman.
However, very little information is publicly available regarding the family background of Williams, but it is very clear that he has supporting parents who inspired him to follow his passion from an early age. Let’s delve deep into the personal life of Auburn’s DL.
Williams’ personal details
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Born on August 13, in Clinton (N.C.), Williams showed his immense love for football in childhood. He is the son of Lachesta Williams, who supports him throughout his football journey. Along with that, he has a younger sister named Kaylenn, studying at the College of Liberal Arts. We are not aware of his family background, hence, it can be guessed that the potential and caliber of the star athlete is gifted.
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The stellar performer never leaves hope and has been crowned with titles like All-American Bowl, Maxwell Award defensive semifinalist, and runner-up in the 2A state championship game. Most importantly, he ranked the No. 8 defensive lineman in the country according to 247Sports. Therefore, you can only imagine the kind of performance the young DL displayed for his team. So, take a tour of Williams’ football journey.
Williams’ football journey from Clinton to Auburn
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Beginning at Clinton High School, Williams embarked on a journey to become a formidable and skilled defensive line prospect. He recorded 679 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns according to MaxPreps. Along with that, he was a state finalist in the shot put and a basketball letterman, which also helped this defensive lineman to uplift his skill defense.
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On December 20, 2023, Williams signed the letter of intent to Auburn Tigers and enrolled his name on January 8, 2024. During his commitment to Auburn, he had several offers from major football teams, including NC State, UNC, Louisville, USC, Tennessee, West Virginia, and more. Presently, the defensive lineman preparing himself to win the battle for the upcoming championship season.
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Does Amaris Williams have what it takes to become Auburn's next defensive legend?