Four-star LB Darrell Williams recruit considering flip from Auburn to Alabama
By Josh Sanchez
Four-star linebacker recruit Darrell Williams gave the Auburn Tigers football program a verbal commitment, but he is still weighing all options and could end up flipping to the rival Alabama Crimson Tide.
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The Hoover linebacker, who grew up an Alabama fan, is being pursued by Auburn, Alabama and Oklahoma.
When speaking of where he will play his college ball, Williams said that everything is still up in the air and he plans on letting the situation play itself out as he goes with the flow.
“Auburn is the school I’m committed to, but at the same time, at the end of the day, people change their minds,” Williams told al.com. “You just have to go with the flow. Everything happens for a reason. If I were to go to Auburn, then that’s the place for me. If I were to go to Alabama or Oklahoma, then that would be the place for me.
“Alabama is coming hard and Auburn is talking to me and keeping up the relationship. Oklahoma is trying really hard, but it’s hard because they’re so far away. I like their defense and the way they play, so it’s nothing against them. If I’m holding back a bit (from Oklahoma) it’s because of the two in-state schools.”
Williams is ranked as the No. 5 recruit in the state of Alabama by 247sports.com.
Williams still has plenty of time to make his final decision, and it looks like he is going to use all of that time to make the right decision for his career.
If Williams wants to get on the field right away, Oklahoma may be the best destination despite being so far away from home.