Interview with Oklahoma State Class of 2016 CB commitment Rodarius Williams
Calvary Baptist Academy in Shreveport, Louisiana has a reputation of shaping high school football players into division one college prospects. The Calvary Cavaliers have a high-powered offense led by Ole Miss commitment quarterback Shea Patterson and are looking for their third straight Louisiana Division III state championship in 2015.
The Cavaliers also have a stellar defense which only gave up a whopping 15 points a game in 2014. One of the leaders on this lock down defense is cornerback Rodarius Williams. The 6’1”, 170 pounds, shutdown corner had 31 tackles, six passes deflected and five interceptions in his junior year at Calvary Baptist in 2014.
On April 18, the Class of 2016 recruit committed to Oklahoma State University. Rodarius Williams is rated as a three-star recruit by 247sports.com.
In an exclusive Recruiting News Guru interview we sat down with Rodarius to talk about his high school career and his commitment to Oklahoma State.
Rodarius, first off, congratulations on your back-to-back state titles. What was it like winning a second straight state title in 2014?
“It was great. We were facing adversity because we are a small school and we were going up against bigger schools.”
What are your thoughts on your individual performance in 2014?
“I did what I needed to do. I shut down my receiver to help my team. I did my part very well.”
What are your strengths on the field?
“I got great ball skills. I understand the defenses and help others out.”
What made you to decide to Oklahoma State on April 18?
“It’s the place I needed to be at. The coaches are going to take care of me as one of their own. They said I can be an impact player on the program.”
What was the one thing that made you decide to commit to Oklahoma State?
“Their defensive schemes.”
How did your visit with Oklahoma State Head Coach Mike Gundy go?
“It was a great feeling to meet Coach Gundy. He is all for the players. Players come before anything.”
Did the coaches at Oklahoma State give you any feedback on your football skills?
“Everything is great but I need to put more mass on me. I need to be at 180 and I’m 170 right now.”
What other schools bedsides Oklahoma State offered you?
“Many schools including Oklahoma, Mississippi State, Arizona State, Utah, Nebraska, and Baylor.”
What are you working on the most this offseason?
“I’m working on drills and I’m in the weight room for three sessions a day.”
What camps will you attend this summer?
“Just the Oklahoma State camp on June 14th.”
Looking ahead to Calvary Baptist’s 2015 schedule, what game on the schedule are you most looking forward to playing?
“Teurlings Catholic in week one. The quarterback (Arkansas commit Cole Kelly) said he will tear us apart and I want to prove him wrong.”
How does Calvary look going into the 2015 season?
“We look strong. We have a few guys that play both sides of the ball but we’re putting in a lot of work.”
You were 12-1 in 2014 and your only loss was Byrd High School (Shreveport, LA.) Do you think you can avenge your loss and beat them in 2015?
“I think we can give them a run for their money this year.”
You and your brother (Andraez Williams) both play in the Calvary secondary. What is it like play alongside your brother every game?
“It’s a great feeling and we compete against each other even though we are the same team.”
What was your reaction to your brother committing to LSU on May 30?
“I was surprised cause he took a couple visits to Texas A&M but he chose LSU.”
Have you tried to recruit any of your teammates to come with you to Oklahoma State?
“I talk to players every day.”
What motivates you to give 100 percent effort on the football field?
“Just my brothers on the side of me. I wanna go out with a bang and I play for my family.”
Who has made the biggest impact on your football career?
“My mom.”
Written by Charlie Beuttel
Photo credit: yahoosports.com; No. 7 Rodarius Williams