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Why Rashawn Williams chose Indiana over Michigan, Michigan State

Detroit King WR Rashawn Williams discusses his recruitment and selection of Indiana on Monday, May 6, 2019. Chris Nelsen, Special to Detroit Free Press

Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh and Michigan State’s Mark Dantonio have made a concerted effort to keep the state’s top high school football players at home.

In the case of Detroit King 4-star receiver Rashawn Williams, both coaches struck out.

In an announcement that might have shocked some, Williams (6-foot-1, 188 pounds) made a verbal commitment to Indiana last week, passing up offers from Michigan, MSU and Ohio State, among others.

Williams, the state’s No.