Izayia Williams will play his school soccer within the state of Florida.
The Tavares (Fla.) Excessive Faculty linebacker had been dedicated to Syracuse since April 15, however elected to again off of the Orange pledge on Sunday night.
Now, the rising-junior says, he’ll deal with packages nearer to dwelling. A trio of rivals within the Sunshine State, Florida, Florida State and Miami will make up Williams’ new prime group.
“I am having fun with the recruiting course of,” Williams informed Rivals. “All the things about it.
“It’s often because I do know when it’s time for to go school I’m going to wish to keep in Florida.”
Whereas Williams is in no rush to make what could be his third dedication up to now, this system with a possible edge for him would be the Gators.
“I’ve at all times been a Florida fan, since I used to be a child,” he mentioned. “That is my faculty, I like them. Once I received that provide, it was actually thrilling. I referred to as my uncle immediately, he’s the most important Gator fan.”
The Hurricanes maintain some intrigue, too.
“My grandparents are Miami followers,” Williams mentioned. “I’ve by no means been to Miami earlier than so I wish to see what it is all about. Coach (Derek) Nicholson thinks I am a Will backer.”
Florida State shouldn’t be involved as a lot as the opposite in-state powers, and an out-of-state energy holds some consideration as nicely — ought to the SEC supply are available in.
“I wish to go to Georgia for a go to,” he mentioned.
A former security who turned to throwing occasions in observe after posting an 11.05-second 100 meter sprint at 215 kilos, Williams needs to deal with a transition to inside linebacker at his new highschool.
