Hampton freshman John Williams brings SEC-style size to the Pirates’ front line
In the 2026 season, freshman center John Williams is a 6-foot-4, 285-pound anchor with a three-star pedigree, and Hampton recruited him as a versatile lineman who played both guard and center in high school. His best trait is functional power: he helped a 35.2-point-per-game offense and cleared lanes for a 1,238-yard, 16-touchdown runner, which hints at real drive-blocking juice. For a team needing a big, physical interior piece with position flexibility and room to develop, he looks like a strong long-term fit.
