Utah Adds Third Potential QB to 2016 Class with JUCO QB Troy Williams
Written by Ryan Wright
Twitter: @HogManInLA
Everything is clicking on and off the field for the Utes in 2015 with the Utah squad racing out to a 6-0 record and blazing a path on the recruiting trail. Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham added verbal commitment No. 23 to the 2016 class on Tuesday picking up Santa Monica JUCO quarterback Troy Williams.
Williams has helped push Santa Monica Community College to a 6-0 record this season. The offense for the Corsairs has been humming averaging 53 points a game. In five games played, Williams has already tossed for 1,582 yards with 15 touchdowns against four picks. The 6’2”, 210 pound, athlete has also gained 133 yards on the ground off 29 carries with six more scores.
Williams began his career with the Washington Huskies as a recruit out of Narbonne High School in Carson, California. Williams redshirted in 2013 but did pickup one start for Washington in 2014 completing 18-of-26 passes with 139 yards passing and two picks against Arizona State on Oct. 25. Over five career appearances for Washington, Williams completed 23-of-36 passes for 179 yards with two interceptions and one rushing touchdown.
The Utes now have three potential quarterbacks committed to their 2016 recruiting class. In-state recruit Kahi Neves is a tremendous athlete for Brighton High School playing some linebacker during his junior season. Williams is regarded as a 4-star recruit as part of the 2016 recruiting class and was ranked as a 4-star when he signed his letter of intent as part of the 2013 recruiting class.
Utah 2016 Verbal Commitment List (23)
DB Micah Croom, 6’2”, 190 lbs, La Mirada HS, La Mirada, California
FS Ohaji Hawkins, 6’2”, 169 lbs, Winter Haven Senior, Winter Haven, Florida
DE Leki Fotu, 6’6”, 255 lbs, Herriman HS, Herriman, Utah
DE Semisi Laukai, 6’4”, 240 lbs, Leuzinger HS, Lawndale, California
DT David Fangupo, 6’1”, 290 lbs, Cerritos C.C., Norwalk, California
DT Lorenzo Neal, 6’2”, 300 lbs, St. Thomas HS, Houston, Texas
DT Handsome Tanielu, 6’2”, 305 lbs, Snow College, Ephraim, Utah
LB Alema Pilimai, 6’4”, 200 lbs, Tustin HS, Tustin, California
RB Devontae Henry-Cole, 5’9”, 190 lbs, St. Thomas Aquinas, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
RB Thomas McDonald, Grossmont C.C., El Cajon, California
QB Tyler Huntley, 6’1”, 175 lbs, Hallandale HS, Hallandale, Florida
QB Kahi Neves, 6’3”, 235 lbs, Brighton HS, Salt Lake City, Utah
QB Troy Williams, 6’2”, 210 lbs, Santa Monica C.C., Santa Monica, California
WR Julian Blackmon, 6’1”, 175 lbs, Layton HS, Layton, Utah
WR Alec Dana, 6’3”, 190 lbs, Chaffey HS, Ontario, California
WR Jay Griffin, 5’11”, 160 lbs, Huntsville HS, Huntsville, Texas
WR R.J. Hubert, 5’11”, 178 lbs, Moapa Valley HS, Overton, Nevada
WR Demari Simpkins, 6’0”, 176 lbs, Hallandale HS, Hallandale, Florida
TE Cole Fotheringham, 6’5”, 220 lbs, San Clemente HS, San Clemente, California
OG Tucker Scott, 6’5”, 265 lbs, San Clemente HS, San Clemente, California
OT Scott Peck, 6’6”, 296 lbs, Central Valley HS, Veradale, Washington
K/P Mitch Wishnowsky, 6’4”, 220 lbs, Santa Barbara C.C., Santa Barbara, California
ATH Davir Hamilton, 6’3”, 200 lbs, Verbum Dei HS, Los Angeles, California
Photo credit: thenewstribune.com; No. 3 Troy Williams warms up for the Washington Huskies.