Baylor's 2016 class took another step forward tonight with its first commit from the LB ranks and 12th overall. Just moments ago, Art Briles confirmed reports with the following tweet:
Vital Statistics
Name: Deonte Williams
Position: LB
School: Prestonwood Christian Academy (Plano, TX)
Mascot: Lions
Height: 6-1
Weight: 218 lbs
Rankings: Composite: 86.56 (3*, #525 Nat'l, #36 OLB), 247: 87 (3*, #42 OLB)
Profiles: 247Sports, Rivals, Scout, ESPN
Offers: Baylor, Oklahoma, TCU, Missouri, Cal, Washington
Video: HUDL
His ranking aside, snagging Williams in this class represents a major coup for Baylor's coaching staff, specifically LB coach Jim Gush.