FAYETTEVILLE – One of Arkansas’ main targets in the class of 2024 is the safety of Pearland, Texas at Shadow Creek, Maurice Williams.

Williams, 6-2, 190, was one of Camp Arkansas’ top prospects on Wednesday. Sam Carter offered Williams a scholarship on May 10.

“It was amazing,” said Williams. “I learned a lot. Coach Sam, he actually broke it and taught everyone a lot. I feel like everyone got something from this camp and got better, 10 times better.

In addition to Arkansas, Williams has deals from Ole Miss, Baylor, UTSA, and Houston. It’s still early in the recruiting process for you, but where is Arkansas?

“Arkansas is definitely at the top of the list right now,” said Williams. “It’s amazing, to be honest. I love that. It’s really unbelievable. Everyone is so nice. It’s incredible.”

What will be the most important factors in choosing a school?

“I’m trying to see where I fit best, which school fits my style of play the best,” said Williams.

What do you think of Coach Carter?

“Coach Carter… I love Coach Carter, man,” Williams said. “He’s like a big brother to me, to be honest. It makes you feel at home, puts you at ease. He makes you feel that you can be yourself and open up. I like Coach Carter.

Malik Hornsby from Arkansas was hanging out with you today. What did he tell you about Arkansas?

“He says it’s work, to be honest,” Williams said. “Coming here is work, but it’s fun. Everyone is cool. All the people, all the kids, students, teachers, coaches, strength trainers, everyone, he says, treats you wonderfully. It’s good.”

You said it was a very good camp. What have you learned and retained?

“It was helping me learn how to get out of my breaks better, drop my hips and really open up and use my body, my upper body,” Williams said. “The coach told me I needed to use my upper body more. Even Malik helped me. He said keep my feet under me.

Arkansas is not the first camp for Williams. He’s made a few other stops since June 1.

“I went to Ole Miss, Alabama,” Williams said. “I went to TCU and then to Arkansas today. I have Baylor tomorrow and U of A (Arizona) on Friday. And then UT (Texas) next week and A&M next week.

What are your strengths as a player?

“I feel like my weaknesses are my hips and my feet right now.” Williams said. “I have to improve myself on this. I feel like my strengths are speed and strength, so I’m using this to my advantage to the best of my ability.

Williams played at Houston Episcopal in first grade. What kind of team does Shadow Creek have back this season?

“We have D Lew (DeJuan Lewis) coming back, starting security there,” said Williams. “Our team is pretty young this year, so there will be a lot of young players – freshmen and 10th graders – on the team this year. It’s a very young team, so I think in the next two or three years we’re going to be pretty cool.

What are your goals this season?

“I’m trying to lead my team in tackles,” said Williams. “My goal for this season is at least 5 or 6 picks, minimum.”