As a young athlete, Central Catholic wide receiver/safety Korbin Williams grew up hearing stories about his great uncles competing for the Oregon Ducks, particularly Oregon Hall of Fame selection Emery Barnes, a football and track and field star.
On Saturday, the 6-foot-2, 170-pound officially announced he would be following in their footsteps, accepting a preferred walk-on spot from the Ducks:
Always dreamed of being a duck, and today I'm truly thankful and excited to announce my Commitment to the University of Oregon! #Goducks pic.twitter.com/WCY6fafCxX
-- korbin williams. (@Korbwill) March 10, 2018
For Williams, a Mt.