Williams Nwaneri Locks In Four Official Visits

Five-star defensive end Williams Nwaneri confirmed four official visits with On3, and the Tennessee Volunteers will be getting one.

Five-star defensive end Williams Nwaneri has confirmed four official visits. The talented defender told On3 that he plans to see Tennessee, Oregon, Missouri, and Oklahoma, with several other schools battling for the fifth one. While the visits won't solely determine Nwaneri's decision, they will have a large impact.

Nwaneri has exceptional hand-to-eye coordination for someone of his size. He's listed at 6-5 and 245 lbs. yet he gets off the ball quickly and routinely gets his hands in the correct place. Offensive lineman attempt to swat his hands away, but Nwaneri can quickly counter that. He may rip through, transfer his leverage into a swim move, or push his hands through his assignment's chest.

Williams Nwaneri, 2024 DE

Good defensive linemen pack a strong punch in their hands, but that doesn't consistently work in college. The best have several counters they can revert to, and Nwaneri has many. The five-star lineman has solid hand-fighting skills and the prototypical length to beat tackles but is still learning how to rush the passer. Pass rush is an art that becomes a chess game at the higher levels; Nwaneri is just beginning to learn these things.

Some recruiting outlets have Nwaneri as a top 5 player and the No. 1 defensive lineman in the 2024 class. It would be easy to focus on that as a high schooler and become complacent. However, the only thing Nwaneri cares about is winning football games. He plays special teams for Lee's Summit North, fighting through the whistle to create chances for his teammates.

Lee's Summit North went 12-2 and won the state title in 2022. Nwaneri played most snaps and did something new each week, showing a unique commitment to the game plan, preparation, his coaching staff, and teammates.

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