Get to Know Your Orange Man: #98, P/K James Williams

Position: Punter/Placekicker

Year: Freshman

Height: 6’1”

Weight: 199 lbs.

Hometown: Watkinsville, Ga.

High School: Athens Academy

2019 stats: James was a pretty excellent special teams player back in high school. As a senior last year, he hit 52 out of 53 extra points, 4 of 5 field goals and had a 35.8-yard average on his punts. That last bit’s not as impressive, but the Syracuse Orange are not deterred given their track record with punters.

2020 projections: Williams is likely to get thrown right into the mix at punter, though he’ll have some stiff competition. Nolan Cooney served as Sterling Hofrichter’s understudy for years, and is anxious to potentially win the starting gig after waiting his…