Utah State picked up a verbal commitment this afternoon from former Kent State defensive tackle Macyo “Taz” Williams. Williams is a 6-foot-3 275-pound junior who has 2 years to complete his final season of eligibility. While at Kent State, Williams saw action in 31 games totaling 36 tackles, 5.5 tackles-for-loss, 3.0 sacks, and 1 pass breakup. According to 247sports coming out of St. Vincent-St.Mary’s High (OH), he was rated as the 2,061st-best player nationally, the 240th-best defensive lineman, and the 77th-best player in the state of Ohio. He will be joining the Aggies for the 2024 season and sign his letter of intent during the early signing period that begins December 20th. Before committing to the Aggies, Williams held offers from Austin Peay, East Tennesse State, Lamar, Lousiana Tech, New Mexico, Prairie View A&M, Robert Morris, and Tarleton State. Williams is the seventh addition from the transfer portal and the twentieth commitment overall for the Aggies 2024 recruiting cycle joining former university of utah linebacker Jadon Pearson, former University of Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras, former University of Pittsburgh offensive lineman Trey Andersen, former Baylor University offensive lineman George Maile, former Arizona State University linebacker Will Shaffer, and former Oklahoma State defensive tackle Ricky Lolohea, and junior college commitments Hutchinson CC (KS) cornerback Mason Edwards, Bulter CC (KS) EDGE rush end Marlin Dean, Golden West CC (CA) safety Terrell Taylor, Golden West CC (CA) safety Marquis Brown, East Central CC (MS) cornerback EJ Fisk, Navarro CC (TX) offensive lineman Jared Pele, Golden West CC (CA) defensive tackle Braydon Bailey and Fullerton CC (CA) EDGE rush end CJ Nesmith, and high school commits Casteel High (AZ) offensive lineman Camden Jury, Helix High (CA) quarterback Ryland Jessee, Lehi High (UT) tight end Grayson Brousseau, Corner Canyon High (UT) wide receiver Tate Kjar,and Mater Dei High (CA) linebacker Tanner Williams
Utah State Football Receives a Verbal Commitment from former Kent State Defensive Tackle Macyo “Taz” Williams
by Brian Phillips | Dec 18, 2023 | Football, Football Recruiting | 0 comments