| Leon Williams |
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Freshman
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| Hometown:
Brooklyn, NY
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| High School:
Canarsie HS
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| Height / Weight:
6-4 / 220
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| Position:
Linebacker
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HIGH SCHOOL: Dubbed by one publication as the best college football prospect in the New York City area in 25 years…regarded as one of the nation's most athletically gifted defensive line/linebacker prospects…
has the ability to make plays all over the field because of his exceptional speed and lateral movement for a player his size…a Parade magazine All-American…a USA Today first-team All-American…the Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of New York…recorded 98 tackles, 12 quarterback sacks, recovered four fumbles and intercepted three passes as a senior in 2000…listed as the No. 6 prospect nationally by the Miami Herald…also played as a tight end during his junior season of 1999, catching 20 passes for 219 yards and three touchdowns…
a SuperPrep All-American and a member of SuperPrep's Elite 50 top national prospects…rated the No. 27 prospect overall, regardless of position, in the nation by SuperPrep…the No. 1 prospect overall, regardless of position, in the state of New York by SuperPrep…timed at 4.55 in the 40-yard dash…chose Miami over Penn State, Wisconsin and Michigan State…coached by Mike Camardese at Canarsie High.
PERSONAL: Born 7/30/83…full name is Leon E'srom Williams…chose Miami over Penn State, Wisconsin, Syracuse, Boston College and Michigan State…son of Veronica Simms.
