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YAHTZEE! Four-Star Louisiana Defensive Back Joel Williams Commits to Kentucky

Another talented defensive back from the bayou is bound for the Bluegrass.

Joel Williams, a four-star cornerback from Baton Rouge, announced he will join Kentucky’s 2020 recruiting class. A one-time Florida commit, Williams picked UK over the Gators, LSU, Alabama, Georgia and Auburn.

New beginnings, Same Goal? #BBN let’s make history??? pic.twitter.com/EO2sgr9S0S

— Joel Williams? (@sayyjoee) December 19, 2019

Williams is the third player Michael Smith has recruited from the state of Louisiana to Kentucky, following quarterback Amani Gilmore and cornerback Kelvin Joseph, an LSU transfer from Baton Rouge.