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He was USC’s top recruit a year ago. Now he aims to be voice for Gamecocks defense

The challenge ahead of Jamyest Williams is significant.

The sophomore on South Carolina’s football team is moving to a position he hasn’t played in years. Safety isn’t all that unlike corner, but there are changes, especially after a season in which he was both precocious and felt the sting of learning on the job with all eyes on him.

And yet, as he looks toward a different task, he’s focused on the small things and one particular aspect of what his coaches want.

“Just got to have great days day in and day out,” Williams said.