Recruiting Update: Cal gets another big DB commitment in Steve Williams

The recruiting trail heats up for Cal. The Bears picked up their biggest defensive player commitment from Steve Williams, a 4-star cornerback from Texas. Williams had decommitted from Oklahoma before taking a visit to Cal during their impressive defensive victory over Arizona State. Williams apparently liked what he saw.

"I like how (the Bears) change their coverages and are more aggressive at times than Oklahoma. Their schemes match my physical style more."

"I'd been thinking about switching to Cal," said Williams to The Bear Insider. "I talked to the Cal coaches the other day and let them know I wanted to commit.

Again, this is a big get for the Bears, nabbing their second Top 20 Defensive Back in the past week. The 5’10, 160 lbs DB is highly regarded, ranked the 8th-best cornerback in the nation by ESPN, 20th by Rivals, and 18th by Scout. Williams has clocked in a 4.38 forty time, which, if accurate, makes him the fastest DB recruit in years for the Bears.


Cal appears to be stacking up their defensive secondary, with Williams joining 3 star DB Vachel Samuels and 3 star safety Alex Logan. Recruits impressed by Cal’s defense? That’s new. Refreshing, but new. C’mon Kennard, join the party.

The Bear Insider has a great article up on Williams.

Another big time recruit is making his visit to Cal this weekend for the Big Game, Adam Hall. The 4 star recruit is freakishly athletic, and can play either WR or DB. Let's hope the Bears layeth the smacketh down on the Furd, and impresseth Halleth.