From Miami to Atlanta, Tim Harris Jr. spent the better part of the past year traveling all over Florida and on into Georgia, looking for FIU’s next standout running back.
Harris, FIU’s running backs coach, found two athletes he believes fit his criteria — Arkansas transfer (and Florida native) Maleek Williams and Miami Central senior Lexington Joseph.
Williams, a 5-11, 230-pounder, is a 20-year-old who is likely the most-hyped running back ever signed by FIU. The former four-star recruit got his start at Punta Gorda’s Charlotte High, and he’s already on FIU’s campus, ready for spring practice.