Eighth in a seriesPrevious installments: QB, RB, WR/TE, OL, DL, LB, SNebraska assistant coach Addison Williams nabbed two of the better cornerbacks in this recruiting cycle from opposite coasts, showcasing his ability to connect with players from anywhere.
Bryce Williams
Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Western cornerback Bryce Williams entered the cycle as one of the most heavily recruited defensive backs in the country, holding more than 50 offers from programs including Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, USC, Virginia Tech, Wisconsin and several other Power Four schools.
Addison Williams initially offered Bryce while still on staff at Central Florida and re-offered him on Jan. 29, 2025, shortly after being hired as Nebraska’s secondary coach following John Butler’s promotion to defensive coordinator in December 2024.
Despite that early relationship, Williams committed to in-state Florida State while visiting Tallahassee for a spring visit on April 1, 2025. That commitment did little to slow his recruitment, however, as teams continued to pursue him. Nebraska, Miami, Georgia, Clemson, LSU, Florida, Colorado, Mississippi State and Penn State remained particularly aggressive.
Nebraska’s pursuit gained momentum when Williams arrived in Lincoln with his Miami RAW 7-on-7 team for the inaugural Battle at the Boneyard tournament in June 2025. After he reconnected with Addison Williams and won the event alongside Nebraska quarterback commit Trae Taylor, the Huskers emerged as an unexpected contender for the Florida State commit…