The Gophers have received a commitment from Dublin, Ohio linebacker Devon Williams. He previously committed to Kentucky in late January, but flipped to Minnesota on Friday. The 6-foot-1, 215-pound linebacker also held offers from Michigan, Nebraska, Michigan State, Pittsburgh, Iowa State and others, per 24/7 Sports Rankings.
Williams stood out in coverage and has excellent sideline-to-sideline range. He was equally effective at defending the run and caused disruptions as a blitzer. Williams can adequately cover in underneath zones and frequently got into passing lanes. He is a very physical run defender and fights through blocks to make plays. In several of these clips, Williams also set the edge and angled plays back inside. Small details like that make a huge difference in games.
Here’s a look at his film: