Emory Williams (American football) explained

Emory Williams
School:Miami Hurricanes
Pastschools:
Currentnumber:17
Currentposition:Quarterback
Class:Sophomore
Highschool:Milton High School
Birth Place:Milton, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:220
Espn:5075800

Emory Williams is an American football quarterback for the Miami Hurricanes.

Early life and high school

Williams was born in Milton, Florida where he attended Milton High School. In Williams junior season in high school he completed 63% of his passing attempts for 2,168 yards and 16 touchdowns with three interceptions, while also adding four touchdowns on the ground.[1] In Williams senior season he would complete 161 of his 257 pass attempts for 2,049 yards and 21 touchdowns with just four interceptions.[2] Williams would decide to commit to play college football at the University of Miami.[3] [4]

College career

Williams entered the 2023 season as the Hurricanes third string quarterback.[5] In week one of the 2023 season, Williams would make his college debut where he completed all three of his passes for 42 yards in a win over Miami (Ohio).[6] In week three, Williams would go nine for eleven on his pass attempts for 102 yards, as he helped Miami beat Bethune-Cookman.[7] After Miami's game versus Bethune-Cookman, Williams would be assume the role as the team's backup quarterback.[8] Williams would be named the team's starting quarterback for their week eight matchup versus Clemson after starting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke was ruled out with an injury.[9] In their matchup against Clemson, Williams would complete 24 of his 33 passes for 151 yards and a touchdown, with an interception, as he would help the Hurricanes beat Clemson in double overtime 28-20.[10]

Statistics

SeasonGamesPassingRushing
GP GS Record Comp Att Pct Yards Avg TD Int Rate Att Yards Avg TD
Miami Hurricanes
20235 2 1−1 44 71 62.0 470 6.6 3 1 128.7 7 -17 -2.4 0
20240 0 0−0 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0
Career[11] 5 2 1−1 44 71 62.0 470 6.6 3 1 128.7 7 -17 -2.4 0

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bernadeau . Patrick . Recruiting: 2023 Milton quarterback Emory Williams commits to Miami . Pensacola News Journal . October 22, 2023.
  2. Web site: Taylor . G. Allan . 'Am I getting punked?' Miami hopes QB commit Emory Williams is just scratching the surface . The Athletic . October 22, 2023.
  3. Smith . Brian . Miami Hurricanes Signed Elite 11 Quarterback Emory Williams . Sports Illustrated . December 21, 2022 . October 22, 2023.
  4. Web site: Miller Degnan . Susan . Miami's soon-to-be QB grew up one of seven boisterous brothers. He'll fit in fine at UM . Miami Herald . October 22, 2023.
  5. Web site: Lichtenstein . Adam . Hurricanes freshman quarterback Emory Williams making strong first impression . Sun Sentinel . August 8, 2023 . October 22, 2023.
  6. Web site: Davis . Spenser . Mario Cristobal shares reasoning behind Emory Williams getting backup QB reps . Saturday Road . September 2, 2023 . October 22, 2023.
  7. Web site: Lichtenstein . Adam . Jacurri Brown, Emory Williams battle for UM's backup QB spot . Sun Sentinel . September 18, 2023 . October 22, 2023.
  8. Web site: Miller Degnan . Susan . Miami's Shannon Dawson delves more into Emory Williams, Jacurri Brown backup QB scenario . Miami Herald . October 22, 2023.
  9. Web site: Reynolds . Tim . UM's Emory Williams rallies Hurricanes past Clemson . Orlando Sentinel . October 22, 2023 . October 22, 2023.
  10. Web site: Miller Degnan . Susan . Freshman QB Emory Williams leads Miami to double-OT victory over Clemson in first start . Miami Herald . October 22, 2023.
  11. Web site: Emory Williams College Stats. Sports-Reference.com. July 28, 2024.