When Galveston (Texas) Ball five-star safety Jonah Williams announced his public commitment Saturday evening to the University of Texas, it was the first time Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian heard the news. Sure, there were rumblings behind the scenes, and no question he and the Texas staff were confident, but Williams didn’t want to share the good news until he announced his commitment live to the world.
Williams, the No. 7 overall player in the class of 2025, chose Texas over just about every offer in America. The finalists included the Longhorns, LSU, Texas A&M, Oregon, and USC. Down the stretch, he was considering all five programs. He was unsure exactly what he wanted to do. In the end, he wanted to say in the Lone Star State to play for Sarkisian and safeties coach Blake Gideon.
Texas,” Williams said, when asked where he was headed in an interview conducted early Saturday morning with 247Sports. “It was just the coaching staff and the atmosphere and the life after football part. It was just too good of an opportunity to give up. Just in case football ends early, you have to think about after.
