re: Class of 2018 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: So Long Old Friend Edition

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Daphne junior Christian Williams is gaining more attention on the recruiting trail and already has notched at least one "dream offer."

The 6-foot-1, 175-pound cornerback received an offer from Alabama last month.

"I always grew up watching them play and wanting to go there," Williams told AL.com. "To receive that offer was awesome. I considered committing at that point, but I still want to know more about other colleges as well."

Williams, a first-team AL.com Coastal Alabama selection, finished his junior season with 27 tackles, an interception and a fumble recovery. He starred on a defense that allowed just 119 points in 11 games. He also played wide receiver for the 8-3 Trojans.

"I thought he had a great year," said Daphne coach Kenny King, a former Alabama standout himself. "Christian was the only guy we had that played both ways. We utilized him a lot in the Bay Minette game on offense. On defense, we pretty much put him on everyone's best receiver and, as a result, they had a pretty quiet night."

Williams also earned a recent offer from the new Tennessee staff. His latest offer this weekend came from Ole Miss.

"I feel like Ole Miss is a good place," he said. "I talked to their coach (Defensive coordinator Wesley McGriff) and he told me they had four coaches that work with defensive backs. It's exciting to know they have that many guys that can teach you how to play on that level."

Willliams' other offers at this point include Arizona, Jacksonville State, Memphis and Michigan. He participated in the U.S. Army National Combine this week and was an honorable mention selection to the 247 Sports' All-Combine team. Baldwin County defensive lineman Albany Casey also was an honorable mention selection at the same combine.

"It was great for me to compete against all the good athletes from around the country," Williams said. "It was a big eye opener. It showed me just what I need to work on. I also realized the everyone is hungry to succeed, not just me. That will help me stay focused on improving."

Williams said he is not sure when he will make a college decision.

King said Williams has the talent and build to play either corner or safety in college.

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