2020 DL Jason Williams commits to Central Michigan


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(Photo: Jason Williams / Twitter)

Central Michigan has secured its second defensive line prospect in the 2020 class with the addition of Ocoee High School's Jason Williams.

Williams announced his decision to commit Monday.

The Chippewas weren't able to secure Williams easily, as the 6-foot-2, 295-pound lineman was offered on June 10 but didn't commit until six months later.

"Central Michigan was always my top school due to the success of the program," Williams said.

But once Williams had the chance to take an official visit Dec. 13, the decision became a no-brainer. 

The coaching staff, specifically defensive line coach Justin Hinds and cornerbacks coach David Rowe, treated him special.

"I felt like a top priority and family to all of the coaches and players," Williams said. "l thought I would be a good fit in the program."

Once Williams got a chance to hang out with the players, he didn't feel like an outsider.

"I didn't feel like I was meeting new people," he said. "It felt like we were all cool with each other. Watching their game film, I thought our playing styles matched."

Williams turned down offers from Western Carolina, UAB, Tennessee State, Eastern Kentucky, Kent State, Samford, Southern Illinois, Campbell, Citadel, Elon and East Tennessee State.

The early signing period runs from Dec. 18-20, and Williams plans to sign his letter of intent at that time.

Williams is the 17th commit in CMU's 2020 class:

Jackson (Mich.) Lumen Christi 3-star OG Keegan Smith
Manitowoc (Wisc.) Lincoln 3-star TE Davis Heinzen
Parma (Mich.) Western 3-star QB Tyler Pape
Green Bay (Wisc.) Bay Port 3-star OG Braden Doyle
Irvington (N.J.) 3-star WR Zahir Swann
Honolulu (Hawaii) St. Louis 3-star LB Lawaia Brown
Pittsburgh (Pa.) North Hills 3-star OT Ronald Novosedliak
Arvada (Colo.) Pomona 3-star LB Kyle Moretti
Akron (Ohio) East 3-star WR Travon Walker
Harrisburg (Pa.) ATH Donte Kent
Sarasota (Fla.) WR Ke'Andre Collins
Ocoee (Fla.) DL Jason Williams
Bloomfield Hills (Mich.) WR Alec Ward
Columbus (Ind.) North TE Mitchel Collier
Charlestown (Ind.) RB Marion Lukes
Elkhart (Ind.) Central DL Jonathan Decker
Sarasota (Fla.) Riverview LB Jayden Cray

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