Jason Williamson, a 6-foot-2, 205-pound junior running back from Owatonna (MN) High, committed to Minnesota last month. Williamson was recently the second ever junior to win the Minnesota Gatorade Player of the Year.
Williamson helped lead the Huskies to a 12-1 record as they won the Class 5A title, defeating Elk River 63-26 in the Prep Bowl. Williamson rushed 23 times for 213 yards and five touchdowns and added a 67-yard kickoff return touchdown. His six touchdowns tied the Prep Bowl record for the most combined touchdowns in a game.
Williamson finished with 2,326 yards on 312 carries and had 38 rushing touchdowns.