Five-star linebacker Jonah Williams, the No. 1 player at his position in the 2025 class, announced a commitment to the University of Texas on Saturday night.
Williams chose the Longhorns over other finalists LSU, Oregon, Texas A&M and Southern California. He cited the coaches, led by head coach Steve Sarkisian, as being a factor in his decision.
“The coaching staff really made me feel comfortable about my decision,” Williams said.
The 6-foot-3, 203-pound Williams is from Texas, playing at Ball High School in Galveston. The 247Sports composite lists him as the No. 1 linebacker and the No. 10 player overall in the class.
Williams, however, also projects well at safety, and he verbalized a desire to play that position in college.
“I feel confident that I’m going to see the field early,” Williams said. “I’m going to work to see the field early because the (Texas) safety room isn’t really deep.”
Williams took an unofficial visit to Texas last month. He made official visits to the other finalists, as well as to Ohio State.
He plans to also play baseball — a sport he also excels at — in Austin as an outfielder and pitcher.
He was one of just three players in the composite top 10 who had yet to commit to a program.
