Doug Williams III's Football Recruiting Profile

Personal Statement

My goal is to play Running Back for Division 1 college. My mindset is that I might not be the tallest, the strongest, or the fastest, but I’m driven and determined to not be outworked. Of all the talents out there, it's not easy to convince a college coach to take a chance on me. I’m determined and driven to work the hardest and smartest to prove I’m worth the risk. I love playing football and learning the game. Every time I play, practice, and train, I try to learn something new and get better. Like a chess match, I’m always looking for ways to be a few moves ahead of my opponent. I love this game, I study the pros and learn from watching them.

I originally started playing baseball at the age of 5. Then, I was introduced to flag football in my elementary school and decided right then football was my dream sport. Some of my school mates played tackle youth league football. Convincing my mom to let me play was not easy. She argued it was too dangerous and too far. I was determined, I googled and found  a team close to my neighborhood. My mom was so impressed with my persistence and seriousness, at 10 years old, she gave in and I've been playing ever since.

When I’m not playing football, I practice the saxophone, trumpet, and piano. I was in the jazz band in middle school and won some competitions. 

I also like to tell jokes, I used to perform stand-up comedy with my dad when I was younger. I believe I might have been the youngest comedian to ever perform on stage. I did my first show when I was three years old. I’ve done some acting too. I shot a pilot for a TV show and I was also on a YouTube show titled, “Ask A Slave.” I think it’s still on YouTube. I was also chosen to be in a cinematic camp. I chose to write and direct my film on a football player. 

I was raised to put God first and family. My parents are everything to me, they have taught me life lessons. They taught me not to be afraid to fail but also not give up on my dreams and goals. They taught to be confident but always be respectful and humble. I’m driven and I never give up or quit. When things don’t work out in my favor, I change my strategy and keep trying until I succeed. I learned that lesson this year with COVID-19. 

I’ve been training for this football season all year, then Covid happened. When the coach told me we weren’t going to have a season, I was crushed. But my parents taught me to appreciate that our family is safe and we have a home and aren’t missing anything. It took me a few days to get myself together. It’s not easy to get a coach to see me and take a chance on me without a season, but I’m determined to give everything I’ve got. 

I’m training as if I have a season. My plan is for college coaches to get to know me and see that I’m disciplined, determined, driven and the hardest working running back on the field. My motto is, “If I stay ready, I don’t have to get ready.” And I’m always going to keep my teammates uplifted, laughing, praying, and in good spirits with my jokes.