Louisiana Football: Interview with 2018 Parkway Running Back Eric “EJ” Williams
Written by Charlie Beuttel
Twitter: @charlie_cds3
Parkway High School, located in Bossier City (LA), started off their season by dropping three of their first four games. The Panthers also lost their starting quarterback, four-star TCU commit Justin Rogers, for the season and their best wide receiver, five-star Terrace Marshall Jr., for most of the year. One of the leaders of the team who has avoided the injury bug and has stepped up to lead Parkway to two straight wins is senior running back Eric “EJ” Williams.
The 5’8”, 180 pound, playmaker is having a great senior season rushing for 746 yards and scoring 14 touchdowns through the first six games of the year. The Class of 2018 prospect is currently drawing college interest in both football and baseball. On the diamond, Williams plays right field, third base, and pitcher.
With two straight district wins, first year head coach Neil May and Williams still have the Panthers in district contention but have a huge game this Friday night against the Yellow Jackets of C.E. Byrd. Both teams have one district loss and the winner will be just one game behind district leader Evangel Christian Academy.
Williams is not only a leader on the football field but also in the classroom where he enjoys studying history and science and plans on studying sports medicine in college.
In an exclusive Recruiting News Guru interview, I sat down with the senior running back to discuss his career at Parkway High School and his recruiting process.
Interview
Eric, what are your thoughts on the season so far?
“I feel like we have come a long way and we are getting better as a team.”
What are your thoughts on your individual performance thus far?
“I feel like I’m playing pretty well. Everything I do with my teammates is making me better.”
Are you receiving any college interest?
“Delta State in football and Southern University in baseball.”
What is your most memorable moment of the season so far?
“Playing in a battle this past Friday against Airline and coming out with a win.”
What game left on the schedule are you most looking forward too?
“I’m looking forward to playing C.E. Byrd on Friday night.”
What is your GPA?
“2.3 and rising.”
What do you want to study in college?
“Sports medicine.”
What is your favorite subject in school?
“History and science.”
Who is your favorite football team?
“The Philadelphia Eagles.”
Who is your favorite football player?
“Ezekiel Elliot (Dallas Cowboys).”
How do you like playing for your new head coach, Coach May?
“He is great man. All he wants for us is to grow up and be great young men. He teaches us well.”
What team and personal goals do you still want to get accomplished this season?
“A team goal is to get a state championship and my personal goal is to be first team All-State.”
What is your current height and weight?
“5-8, 180 pounds.”
Do you have a favorite quote or Bible verse?
“James 1:19.”
Thank you for your time and good luck the rest of the season.
“Thank you, sir.”
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Photo credit: USA Today High School Sports; Parkway RB EJ Williams escapes two Landry-Walker defenders
Photo credit: The Shreveport Times; Parkway RB EJ Williams makes a play against Airline