Mike Norvell On FSU’s Addition Of DE James Williams: ‘He Brings Toughness And Plays With A Relentless Edge’
Transfer defensive lineman James Williams has signed with Florida State, head coach Mike Norvell announced Wednesday.
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Oct 5, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers assistant coach Terrance Knighton and defensive lineman James Williams (90) celebrate after a turnover on downs against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images / Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
I’m excited to have James joining our program,” Norvell said. “He brings toughness and plays with a relentless edge. James has a tremendous motor and a proven knack for getting to the quarterback, and I’m excited for his continued development and playmaking ability to be put on full display here at Florida State.”
James Williams | DL | 6-6 | 250 | Kansas City, Mo. | Park Hill South HS/Nebraska/Iowa Central Community College
Played for Nebraska from 2023-24 after spending one year at Iowa Central Community College…totaled 18 tackles with 7.5 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks over 16 games with Cornhuskers…set career-highs with five tackles and 2.0 sacks vs. Rutgers in 2024…also recorded 2.0 sacks at Purdue…added six-yard sack at Iowa in regular-season finale…played four games and redshirted 2023 season…made five-yard sack in Nebraska debut vs. Northwestern…had 19 tackles, 6.0 sacks, 7.0 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries at Iowa Central…first-team all-state defensive lineman his senior year at Park Hill South…recorded 108 tackles, 35.0 for loss with 18.0 sacks, and was named Suburban Red Conference Defensive Player of the Year.
I’m excited to have James joining our program,” Norvell said. “He brings toughness and plays with a relentless edge. James has a tremendous motor and a proven knack for getting to the quarterback, and I’m excited for his continued development and playmaking ability to be put on full display here at Florida State.”
James Williams | DL | 6-6 | 250 | Kansas City, Mo. | Park Hill South HS/Nebraska/Iowa Central Community College
Played for Nebraska from 2023-24 after spending one year at Iowa Central Community College…totaled 18 tackles with 7.5 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks over 16 games with Cornhuskers…set career-highs with five tackles and 2.0 sacks vs. Rutgers in 2024…also recorded 2.0 sacks at Purdue…added six-yard sack at Iowa in regular-season finale…played four games and redshirted 2023 season…made five-yard sack in Nebraska debut vs. Northwestern…had 19 tackles, 6.0 sacks, 7.0 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries at Iowa Central…first-team all-state defensive lineman his senior year at Park Hill South…recorded 108 tackles, 35.0 for loss with 18.0 sacks, and was named Suburban Red Conference Defensive Player of the Year.
