Several of the biggest targets on the Florida Gators’ recruiting board were in attendance to watch the Gators take on Alabama in the Swamp.
USC defensive line commit Mykel Williams (6-5, 265, Columbus, GA. Hardaway) was in attendance and the Swamp impressed the Georgia native.
“It was a great atmosphere,” Williams said of his visit to Florida on Saturday. “I was really shocked by how loud and active the fans were.”
Williams was impressed by the Gators’ fight on Saturday after trailing the Crimson Tide by 18 points early on.
“They played great, they played real good football, they came within two points of Alabama,” he said on his thoughts on how Florida played. “They have fight, they have heart. They aren’t going down.”
The defensive line is something that Williams watched closely and he liked how they competed against a good Alabama offensive line.
“They played real well, they controlled the trenches,” Williams said on his thoughts on how the defense played. “They controlled the trenches, they handled themselves real well. Going against a couple of first rounders, they played real well.”
Now that Williams has watched the Gators defense in person, he feels like he could fit into the defensive line.
“I gel in their defense,” he said on how he thinks he fits into Florida’s defense. “I see myself playing edge or being like their Zach Carter. Moving around, playing 3 and 5 [technique]. I like being a mismatch.”
Defensive line coach David Turner had a clear message for Williams after the game against Alabama.
“He’s saying that I can come in and play early,” Williams said of the message from Turner. “He’s a great defensive line coach and a great person. That’s what I like about Coach Turner.”
Next up for Williams will be several other visits and he may return to Gainesville again as well.
“I might end up going to Georgia, Alabama, then probably Ohio State,” he said on possible official visits and where his commitment is at. “Until I give a formal update on my recruitment, I’m locked with USC.”
INSIDERS TAKE: Williams says he will likely take an official visit to Florida