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Williams

Williams (6'4/310) is headed back to his home state to finish out his college career, and he will have up to two seasons of eligibility remaining at Virginia Tech. In 26 games at Clemson, the former four-star prospect accounted for 39 total tackles (8.0 for loss), 4.0 sacks and one pass breakup.

Williams (6'4/310) is a former four-star recruit who has amassed 39 tackles, eight TFL, 4.0 sacks and one PBU in his 26 game Clemson career. The Virginia Beach, VA native was offered by several high profile programs coming out of his school, including Ohio State, Oregon, Alabama, Ole Miss and Tennessee. Williams has two years remaining and will be immediately eligible to play next season since he earned his degree.

Apologies to USC, Wake Forest, Georgia, Notre Dame and Penn State, who made Williams’ initial April cut, but couldn’t crack his elite tier once he began to narrow things down. Now that the 6-foot-5, 245-pounder has his list pared, he can adjust his travel schedule accordingly. Return trips to all five of his finalists are likely. He ranks as Rivals’ No. 10 strongside defensive end for the 2017 cycle.

“I watched Vic Beasley play a lot and I feel like we have the same body type, play quick, and are violent,” Williams said. “I think that’s who I can model myself after.” The 6-foot-5, 245-pounder called Clemson a “perfect fit for my family and me.” Rivals recruiting analyst Adam Friedman notes that Williams “can rush the passer using inside and outside routes” and is “strong enough to hold his own at the line of scrimmage to defend against the run.” Friedman sees him as a potential early-contributor once Williams hooks up with the Tigers in February.