Williams Brings Superior Work Ethic and Winning Mentality to Indiana
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Written by Andrew Walker (@Andrew_JW17)
The term “dual-threat” quarterback is almost always a misnomer, used to describe a quarterback that is not that good at throwing the ball, but is mildly fast. That’s not necessarily the case with Indiana’s newest QB pickup, Dexter Williams II. Williams, out of Mount De Sales Academy in Macon, Georgia, is a true dual threat QB with the stats to back it up. He will be a great addition as a freshman to the Hoosier offense, and have the opportunity to learn from an offensive scheme that takes full advantage of the read option.
Standing 6’1, 210 pounds, Williams is slightly on the shorter side for a traditional QB, but what he lacks in size, he makes up for with his vision abilities. Looking at his tape from high school, Williams shows great pocket presence and ability to scramble if need be. The elusiveness Williams shows when on the field in pressure situations is nothing short of impressive for his age. The tape shows Williams has what it takes to play at the next level, but when it comes to him getting playing time his Freshman year, it is probably not realistic. His vision and cutting ability will make an impression in camp though, that’s to be sure.
Williams had a relatively productive and dual-threat-esque senior season at Mount De Sales Academy. He totaled 2,508 yards and 29 touchdowns and completed 62.7 percent of his passes. Of that, 984 yards and 14 touchdowns was thanks to his legs doing the work. Williams is the no. 24 ranked dual threat in the nation by 247sports.com.
Allen and the Indiana coaching staff has had some good things to say about Williams’ work ethic so far.
“Dexter is mid-year so he's already here with us,” Allen said. “At the quarterback position he's got a million things to learn, but from a physical standpoint and a leadership standpoint, he is a guy that our (strength) coaches commented on right away. I know he's already caught the eye of our strength staff in the way he goes about his business.”
Williams describes his play style in one word, and that word is “win.”
“I like to win,” Williams told the media. “I don’t have a pro-style (or) dual-threat. Whatever my team needs me to do. If I need to run it 15 times, or if I need to throw it 30, I do it. I like to win.”
Williams is already making a great impression on the staff, but the players are taking notice too. Allen mentioned how he has heard the players’ positive feedback on Williams’ performance with the football. It is all looking really good.
Williams is not likely to get any playing time this year, but you can be sure that he will morph into a great player for the Hoosiers, just based on his work ethic. Allen and the Indiana Football staff have great things to look forward to with the young talent, and the future of Indiana Football has never looked brighter.
