Predictions came flying in for the maize and blue in the immediate aftermath of Underwood’s pledge for the 2025 Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman receiver, but it now appears as if Alabama is surging and very well may land the elite talent.

Williams is a four-star recruit according to 247 Sports, and he is the #225 player in the 2025 recruiting class. He is the #26 defensive lineman in the class and the #6 player in the state of Illinois. Williams currently attends Palatine High School in Palatine, Illinois.

Michigan football had two stellar defensive linemen pledged in the 2025 class but saw both flip to other programs. It's been a few months since prized four-star DL Nate Marshall flipped to Auburn, but just last week,

Since that announcement, Michigan has been rumored to be in the mix for several other top recruits nationally who are reportedly expressing serious interest in Ann Arbor. With the

However, the Michigan football team reportedly has a fighting chance to flip his commitment. “Michigan is still in a strong spot to flip four-star Belleville (Mich.) High safety Elijah Dotson away from Pitt — regardless of what happens with five-star LSU quarterback commit and teammate Bryce Underwood,