2025 four-star athlete Darnell Williams commits to Ole Miss
On Saturday, Ole Miss hosted 2025 Ashdown (Ark.) athlete Darnell Williams while the Rebels soundly defeated Georgia Tech, 48-23. Afterwards, more fireworks happened on Sunday when the junior prospect from the Natural State announced his commitment to Ole Miss.
Williams chose the Rebels over notable early offers from Florida State, Florida, Clemson, South Carolina and Tennessee. Georgia, Oklahoma State and TCU are also interested.
The 5-foot-11, 175 pound prospect was an All-State selection and a two-way player who shines at running back and defensive back. He was recognized by On3’s Charles Power On3 2025 Football Prospect Watch List.
Williams spoke with On3’s Sam Spiegelman earlier this year about his connection with Ole Miss.
“Ole Miss called me first,” Williams said. “They were the first school to tell me they want me there, to be down there and build a bond with the coaches.
“Defense is my prime,” he added. “Defense at Ole Miss is legit and I like it. Derrick (Nix) is cool and calls me to get me down there. I need to get there to keep building our relationship and get close.”
Darnell Williams is Ole Miss’ first 2025 commit.
Williams is the No. 298 overall prospect, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average which utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 2-rated recruit in Arkansas for next year’s recruiting class and the 19th-ranked athlete in the 2025 class.
As a sophomore, Williams finished the year with 35 tackles, eight pass breakups, two interceptions and one punt return touchdown. His head coach, Matt Richardson, spoke with the Arkansas Democrat Gazette about his game and what he believes he brings to the table.
2025 Ole Miss ATH target Darnell Williams (Photo credit: Darnell Williams-Instagram)
“He’s a playmaker. Offensively, you hand him the ball, he walks off, and, defensively, you out him out at corner and he rocks people’s world. TCU running backs Coach (Anthony) Jones is in love with him. He wants to meet him. So as soon as the dead period is over we’re taking him to TCU.
The Razorbacks have met him two or three times because he’s been up with Shamar (Easter). I think he’s a DB. I like him at DB because he will knock your head off.”
Ole Miss has several top targets in the Mississippi 2025 class who could join Darnell Williams.
4-star Choctaw County (MIss.) WR Caleb Cunningham (No. 12 overall prospect)4-star George County (Miss.) QB Deuce Knight (No. 39 overall prospect)4-star Oak Grove (Miss.) DL Andrew Maddox (No. 90 overall prospect)4-star Lake Cormorant (Miss.) S Jarcoby Hopson (No. 143 overall prospect)4-star Hartfield Academy (Miss.) DL Reginald Vaughn (No. 173 overall prospect)4-star Quitman (Miss.) RB Akylin Dear (No. 180 overall prospect)
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