Julius Williams’ athletic career is far from over.
The Wetumpka four-sport athlete signed his National Letter of Intent with the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Williams is signing with the track and field team.
“This means so much because it just shows me that I’m on the right path,” Williams said. “If I can continue doing what I’m doing, I can make an even greater impact on this world. It’s just very amazing to have such a blessing and to be able to achieve such a milestone as I achieve even higher dreams.”
His recruiting process hasn’t been a long one. Back in March, Williams started sending emails out to various colleges and UAH was one that responded back with interest.
After touring multiple colleges, spanning from Division I to Division 3, he knew exactly where he wanted to be.
“UAH just had the best feel for me,” Williams said. “I loved the energy with the coaches and I felt compatible with them. I felt like the chemistry with the team and the coaches was better. It felt more genuine with them than it did anywhere else. UAH is definitely somewhere I would love to spend my time.”
One aspect of Williams that really stood out to the UAH coaching staff is his versatility on the track. Williams participates in four different events — the high jump, triple jump, 400 and 800.
He has excelled in all four events and even qualified for state in all four. When he gets to Huntsville, the plan is to continue in all four.
“They love all my marks and my times so they’re looking at me competing in every single event I currently do,” Williams said. “I feel like I’ll be able to thrive, especially since I’ve done it all the way through high school and even played four sports. I feel like that’s prepared me for this opportunity. I can’t wait to prove myself.”
Williams was a member of Wetumpka’s track, cross country, football and basketball teams.
While he looks to be giving up the cross country dreams and hanging up his football cleats, he isn’t quite sure he’s done with basketball just yet.
He’s continuing to pursue his options with basketball and is going to try and walk on at UAH.
“If I would’ve signed for basketball, I would have walked on to the track team,” Williams said. “I feel like I have some unfinished business on the court just like the track. I’m looking to prove myself.”
No matter what sport he plays or what event he runs in, Williams knows he will be a valuable asset to UAH’s athletic programs.
“I feel like I can bring a college team a true dawg, a champion,” Williams said. “I’m somebody who lives by what he says and seeks to beat himself out and be the best version of themselves. I can bring a person who really motivates and improves those around him as well.”
