Seven programs are still getting a look from Phenix City (Ala.) Central Top247 receiver
E.J. Williamswho announced his finalists Sunday evening. The programs still in the mix include Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, LSU, Oklahoma and Tennessee.
Dabo Swinney and his staff are currently the 247Sports Crystal Ball favorite to land the coveted wide out. Williams is ranked by the 247Sports Composite as the nation's No. 19 receiver and No. 93 prospect overall. He is the No. 3 recruit in the state of Alabama. The 6-foot-3, 188-pound pass catcher highlighted his favorite thing about a few of his finalists.
"Clemson-the fact that they put so many wide receivers in the league and my relationship with Coach Bates.
"Alabama-how they work so hard. I love to work hard that's one of my favorite traits for myself.
"Florida- they are losing four senior wide receivers.
"Tennessee-losing four wide receivers and my relationship with
Tee Martin is really good.
"Oklahoma- me and Coach Simmons have been communicating for a month now and he sold me really well on the program fast."
Next up for Williams is an official to LSU on June 7 and Auburn on June 21. The Sooners recently offered Williams who was on the Vols campus in April. He also visited Knoxville on March 2 with a trip to Clemson sandwiched between. Alabama and Auburn hosted him in February. Clemson also hosted him in January. The Under Armour All-American has 4.61 laser-timed speed in the 40-yard dash with a 34-4 inch vertical. Last fall he used those traits to catch 40 passes for 668 yards and eight touchdowns.
