PALM BEACH GARDENS – As many may or not know by now, Amaree Williams is a highly sought-after college football recruit.
After all, the outside linebacker, edge rusher, tight end, and wide receiver is rated as a consensus four-star by ESPN 300, Rivals, 247Sports, and On3. Here are the Class of 2025 superstar’s national overall rankings at this time:
•No. 22; 247Sports
•No. 61; ESPN 300 Recruiting
•No. 92; On3
•No. 166; Rivals
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Williams stands at 6-foot-5, 210-pounds with the amazing combination of speed, athleticism, strength, and football IQ that will instantly elevate the eventual college of his choice.
This, however, pales in comparison to the high level of character that he shows on and off the field by all accounts.
Why does it matter so much?
The reason for this is because Williams firmly believe that a solid education is needed to achieve one’s ultimate dreams.
And it is why he decided to spend a lot of focus this summer in the classroom.
Williams, who has a 3.0 grade point average and a score of 1100 on the SAT, took a Human Systems Biology course and did quite well in it. He scored a 92 for the summer class.
“My favorite part was definitely the discussions and just being able to be hands on,” he said.
Photo credits: Provided photos of Benjamin 2025 edge rusher Amaree Williams (left) and Benjamin 2024 defensive tackle D’Andre LaVassaur (right) in their Human Systems Biology class at The Benjamin School in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Willams offered some advice to anyone who is in grade school at this time.
Williams on time management:
“Be able to always be productive,” he said. “You only have 24 hours in a day. Eight of those hours go towards sleep, and eight of those hours go toward school. Two to four hours go towards practice and four to six hours go towards extra stuff, such as homework, eating, socializing, etc. So really just plan out your days.”
Williams on staying disciplined:
“Do the stuff you don’t want to do,” he said. “Whether if it’s in the classroom or on the football field, be comfortable with doing stuff you don’t want to do because that’s what defines being good and being great.”
With that being said, there are 31 colleges in the mix for Williams to choose from. They are as follows:
•Georgia
•Florida
•Michigan
•Miami
•Florida State
•Penn State
•Tennessee
•Ole Miss
•Kentucky
•Auburn
•South Carolina
•USC
•Oregon
•Texas A&M
•Louisville
•Pitt
•Rutgers
•Iowa
•West Virginia
•Illinois
•Purdue
•Cincinnati
•UCF
•Western Kentucky
•FAU
•USF
•Western Michigan
•Liberty
•Charlotte
•East Carolina
•Florida A&M
Williams stated that he has no favorites at this time. But he did let it be known what his criteria is for the college of choice.
“Great coaches with great backgrounds of putting players in the league (NFL),” he said. “Good environment. Good group of people to be around. Team of leaders. Somewhere I can leave a legacy behind.”
Williams intends to be early enrolled at a college institution in January 2025.
PLEASE NOTE: Moe Williams, the father of Amaree, played college football for Kentucky and was selected in the third round of the 1996 NFL Draft. He went on to have a 10-year career in the league.
This confirms the NFL genes that Amaree has.
ANOTHER NOTE: We will likely have a follow-up story posted on Williams within the next 2-3 weeks. It could happen after he concludes his July 29 visit to Georgia.
COVER PHOTO CREDIT: On3/On3 Recruiting
