The 5’10, 186-pound defensive end from East Feliciana STEAM Academy had the chance to showcase his talent at the Gridiron Football Junior High Bowl game and show off he did. Gabriel Williams finished the day with 5 tackles and 1 quarter back hurry. This young athlete not only wants to succeed on the field but off the field as well, while being a force on the field he boasts 3.0 GPA in school. I got the incredible opportunity to speak with this young electrifying athlete who can’t wait to cause chaos for offenses throughout high school.
Q. What does football mean to you?
A. “It means a lot. My family has been a football family.”
Q. What lesson have you learned from football?
A. “Hard work pays off. Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”
Q. What is your favorite memory of football
A. “My favorite memory is my first muti sack game. It was in an All-Star game.“
Q. What do you say your biggest strength is?
A. “I would say my biggest strength is my knowledge of the game. Knowing where to be and the formations we run.“
Q. What goals have you set for yourself going forward?
A. “My goal for next season is to get 10 sacks, but my overall goal is to play high school football and get college offers.”
Q. Who do you model your game after and why?
A. “Colin Simmons. He is a game wrecker; he blows by the offensive line and sacks the quarterback messing up the whole drive.”
Q. What teams do you root for?
A. “I root for Duncanville, LSU, and the Saint.”
Q. What challenges have you had to face through football?
A. “One of the challenges I had to face was going up against people bigger than me.”