2016 RB Antonio Williams Commits to UNC

Posted Sep 16, 2013
Antonio Williams became the first member of North Carolina's 2016 football recruiting class Monday morning when he committed to the Tar Heels. Williams (5'10", 180), from North Stanly High School in New London, NC, is one of the top running backs in the state and among the top overall recruits in the 2016 class. Williams has not yet received a rating from any of the major recruiting services since he is just beginning his sophomore season, but other schools offering Williams included Georgia, South Carolina, Clemson, and NC State.

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