'22 CA WR C.J. Williams (Offer)

[irishff1014]

Wide Receiver
Santa Ana, CA
Mater Dei



Measurements:
Ht: 6'2"
Wt: 175

Rankings:
247...................4*.....90..........Nat: 43.....St: 6.....Pos: 7
247comp...........NR.....NR..........Nat: NR.....St: NR.....Pos: NR
ESPN.................NR.....NR..........Nat: NR.....St: NR.....Pos: NR
Rivals................NR.....NR..........Nat: NR.....St: NR.....Pos: NR

Offers:
Alabama
Arizona State
Auburn
Cal
Georgia
Kansas
LSU
Michigan
Nebraska
Notre Dame
Oregon
Oregon State
Texas
USC
Washington
Washington State

[irishff1014]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Grateful to say I’ve received a big time offer from THE University of Notre Dame! Big thanks to <a href="https://twitter.com/dalex3333?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dalex3333</a> for believing in me as a player and young man. Also thank you to <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisflores0321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@chrisflores0 321</a> for everything. <a href="https://twitter.com/MDFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MDFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/adamgorney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adamgorney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/premiumsportsla?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@premiumsport sla</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoIrish?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoIrish </a> �� <a href="https://t.co/uRyBrEDWLz">pic.twitter.com/uRyBrEDWLz</a></p>&mdash; CJ Williams (@CJWilliams_03) <a href="https://twitter.com/CJWilliams_03/status/1225164841343520768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

From the 2022 master thread. Thanks NDCrusader

[IrishSportsDaily]

2022 WR CJ Williams Gets Offer, Sets Visit to Notre Dame

[NDCrusader]

Long Freebie from 247:

Some positive stuff here. Says he reached out to ND before they could reach out to him. With a 4.2 GPA, he obviously cares about education.

https://247sports.com/college/notre-...-me-144578058/

Another Freebie: Says he wants to be Stanford's first offer in '22 class.

https://www.recruitingnewsguru.com/i...uiting-visits/

The bad news? His Dad hooped at Bama. The stories I read don't reveal his name and I'm sure there were plenty of Williams that played at Bama over the time a guy 35-55 could have been there. (For that matter, his name doesn't have to be Williams) BUT one interesting guess would be Mo Williams. He was there in the early 2000's, played for the Clippers (among others) and has been an assistant with Mark Gottfried at Cal St Northridge for a few seasons. He played for Gottfried at Bama.

That said, 247 has him listed as WARM to Bama. Does Biggins know something?

[irishff1014]

Should be interesting to see how this goes. He said parents want him to go to a good academic school which Bama is not for the most part. I thought it was interesting that he was messaging the staff and they couldn’t message him back. I would think that shows a good amount of interest.

[NDCrusader]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I’ll be narrowing down my schools tomorrow at 5 Pacific Time! Prior to doing so I just wanna take time to thank everyone that has helped make my childhood dream to reality. Also for every single coach that has recruited me. It’s truly a blessing to be in the position I am in!</p>&mdash; CJ Williams (@CJWilliams_03) <a href="https://twitter.com/CJWilliams_03/status/1331740018830761984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[NDMIA]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Beyond thankful for the life God has blessed me with. Thankful for every single coach that offered and recruited me. As my decision date gets closer, these will be the schools that I will focus on as my recruiting continues! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! <a href="https://t.co/lZGWGMgH2z">pic.twitter.com/lZGWGMgH2z</a></p>&mdash; CJ Williams (@CJWilliams_03) <a href="https://twitter.com/CJWilliams_03/status/1332130042810298369?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[phillyirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Beyond thankful for the life God has blessed me with. Thankful for every single coach that offered and recruited me. As my decision date gets closer, these will be the schools that I will focus on as my recruiting continues! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! <a href="https://t.co/lZGWGMgH2z">pic.twitter.com/lZGWGMgH2z</a></p>&mdash; CJ Williams (@CJWilliams_03) <a href="https://twitter.com/CJWilliams_03/status/1332130042810298369?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Not sure if he narrowed it down to a “Final 16” or there just wasn’t enough space to list even more finalist.

[Irish YJ]

Ahhh. He's a top 16 type of guy....

[rtrn2glory]

Wrong thread my bad.

[irish4ever]

Not sure if he narrowed it down to a “Final 16” or there just wasn’t enough space to list even more finalist.

At least there isn't a skunkbear emblem shown! Muck fichigan!

[Dale]

Also he is now a top 50, #5 WR on 247

[IrishLion]

Also he is now a top 50, #5 WR on 247

Tommy Rees and Del Alexander, get on your horse

[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Renowned Mater Dei HC Bruce Rollinson talks about CJ Williams (<a href="https://twitter.com/CJWilliams_03?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CJWilliams_03</a>) and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/the?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#the</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Irish?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Irish</a>&#39;s pursuit of the elite 2022 California receiver.<br><br>&quot;I think <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Notre Dame</a> has a shot at this thing because of the academics and what they offer.&quot;<br><br>(Premium) <a href="https://t.co/ioYoxZOjik">https://t.co/ioYoxZOjik</a></p>&mdash; Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1356973157601665024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Dale]

Barkate + Williams would be a nice swipe from Mater Dei

[fightingirish26]

Barkate + Williams would be a nice swipe from Mater Dei

How bout Kerry too

[Dale]

Williams continues to under the radar be a legit option for us at WR it seems. Been talking to Biggins out West for 247 at the 7-7s

[BeauBenken]

Set up an official visit for the beginning of June. Visits ND then OSU and USC. per Matt Freeman over at ISD

[Dale]

[PANDFAN]

Two visits had been planned for the four-star receiver and now it’s three. The Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei standout will see Notre Dame, Ohio State and Texas during the first three weekends of June as the irish continue to step it up, the Buckeyes have remained consistent and the Longhorns intrigue him because of how coach Steve Sarkisian there now and a commitment from four-star QB
Maalik Murphy
. USC and others are definitely in this as well.

https://n.rivals.com/news/recruiting...or-cj-williams

[dublinirish]

MD's starting QB is a freshman named Elijah Brown is only the 3rd freshman to start there in program history. the others are Todd Marinovich, Matt Barkley and JT Daniels

https://247sports.com/Article/Elijah...rts-162497745/

[Irish du Nord]

MD's starting QB is a freshman named Elijah Brown is only the 3rd freshman to start there in program history. the others are Todd Marinovich, Matt Barkley and JT Daniels

https://247sports.com/Article/Elijah...rts-162497745/

I wonder where he'll end up

[dublinirish]

I wonder where he'll end up

has an offer from Pittsburgh :D

[NDCrusader]

I wonder where he'll end up

Bama or Georgia with the last two starters?

[Luckylucci]

Premium from Loy.

What I’m Hearing: Notre Dame and Top100 WR C.J. Williams (247sports.com)

ND doing really well here.

[NDCrusader]

Just did a search on Williams for off brand content and Shrader from SC Scoop had this pic he shared with ISD.

[NDCrusader]

Here's a Shrader video from yesterday that he gave ISD going over his OV plans


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hmx_RM1iLfE&t=3s

[IrishLion]

*Please don't be this cycle's JuJu*
*Please don't be this cycle's JuJu*
*Please don't be this cycle's JuJu*

[Trait Expectations]

*Please don't be this cycle's JuJu*
*Please don't be this cycle's JuJu*
*Please don't be this cycle's JuJu*

You just guaranteed he'll be this cycle's JuJu

[zelezo vlk]

I know that ISD has talked on their podcast how they don't consider Williams to be explosive, and more like a Jayden Thomas level prospect, but have y'all heard other sites like that? Seems wild to me that he'd be ranked so dang high if that's the case.

[Dale]

I know that ISD has talked on their podcast how they don't consider Williams to be explosive, and more like a Jayden Thomas level prospect, but have y'all heard other sites like that? Seems wild to me that he'd be ranked so dang high if that's the case.

Williams is a current 247 message board favorite debate. As far as Loy, Sinclair etc, I can’t remember exactly but I think they’ve acknowledged he’s not a burner certainly

[fightingirish26]

I was very young when he was at ND, but his game reminds me of Rhema McKnight. But no, he's not your classic six star mater dei receiver. Still a take all day imo.

[Luckylucci]

I know that ISD has talked on their podcast how they don't consider Williams to be explosive, and more like a Jayden Thomas level prospect, but have y'all heard other sites like that? Seems wild to me that he'd be ranked so dang high if that's the case.

I agree that Williams is probably rated/ranked too high currently but I think he's somewhere in-between where he's at now (.9688, 4 star) and Jayden Thomas (.8991, 4 star). I think he's a very good X WR prospect. The difference between them is, while there athletic profile is probably similar, Williams is a well coached and tested WR. He's played WR at a legit national program and competed against the best. So, while I agree that he's probably overrated due to his lack of speed explosiveness, I'd have him a notch above that.

I will say this. I would not take both Williams and Morris. If they get Williams I really hope they say no thank you to Morris. Can't have both those guys in the class, IMO.

[Irish du Nord]

I agree that Williams is probably rated/ranked too high currently but I think he's somewhere in-between where he's at now (.9688, 4 star) and Jayden Thomas (.8991, 4 star). I think he's a very good X WR prospect. The difference between them is, while there athletic profile is probably similar, Williams is a well coached and tested WR. He's played WR at a legit national program and competed against the best. So, while I agree that he's probably overrated due to his lack of speed explosiveness, I'd have him a notch above that.

I will say this. I would not take both Williams and Morris. If they get Williams I really hope they say no thank you to Morris. Can't have both those guys in the class, IMO.

ISD has him as a 94, would you think that's about right?

On the Morris point, is that due to positional inflexibility? Or why do you think so?

[Irish du Nord]

I was very young when he was at ND, but his game reminds me of Rhema McKnight. But no, he's not your classic six star mater dei receiver. Still a take all day imo.

McKnight is an all-time favorite. My first real favorite ND player as a kid. It's a real shame that he had all the injury problems.

[Luckylucci]

This isn't to say anything negative about Jayden Thomas because I think he's actually a better prospect than his .89 rating. But, if athletic profiles are the same, I think you have to give some sort of boost for the pedigree. While Jayden is a very good multi-sport athlete. CJ has been training to be a WR and that's it. And, I think there is more that goes into that than sometimes we give credit too.

[Luckylucci]

ISD has him as a 94, would you think that's about right?

On the Morris point, is that due to positional inflexibility? Or why do you think so?

Yea, I think a 92-94 seems more like it.

Both lack speed and are similar. I also think Morris is also a well coached slot WR. He's been groomed to be a WR for awhile now. He's been well coached, runs good routes, etc. But he lacks big play ability, IMO. When I watch his highlights and put them against Xavion Bradshaw, for example, I have no idea why their ratings are as they are. I just don't think you can have entire class without a guy that has more speed. Even if it means more unknown.

In order to balance out the class we can't have all our WR's be guys that have balanced skillsets, if that makes sense.

[Luckylucci]

[Luckylucci]

[IrishLion]

Really impressive tracking the ball.

Even more impressed by the way that freshman places the ball. If he keeps playing like that, at Mater Dei of all places, he’s gonna generate Trevor Lawrence-type hype really fast.

Amazed he’s been totally under the radar, all things considered. Even cooler to know it’s a relatively normal kid doing it, without being a camp warrior or a robot with three different QB coaches and personal trainers. Breaking the mold of the elite QBs!

[dublinirish]

wouldn't mind watching the MD-JB game replay if its uploaded somewhere??

[Son of Kenmare]