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Three-star running back picks KU over two perennial football powers

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Anthony “Pooka” Williams, a three-star Rivals running back ranked as the 16th-best player in Louisiana, signed with the Kansas football team during a Friday morning ceremony.

Williams, from Hahnville, stuck with his original oral commitment to KU after receiving late offers from LSU and Nebraska.

Anthony “Pooka” Williams signs with Kansas pic.twitter.com/BAvRP7YPwT

— Amos Morale III (@Amos_MoraleIII) December 22, 2017

The 5-foot-10 Williams led the state with 3,120 rushing yards last season. He also added 37 rushing touchdowns and was chosen New Orleans Metro Player of the Year.

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