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University of Iowa recruits Leshon Williams, class of 2020

OAK LAWN, IL, May 2019 — Within 24 hours of receiving an offer, running back Leshon Williams verbally committed to the University of Iowa for the 2020-2021 season. Williamsbecomes the 10th member of Iowa’s 2020 recruiting class. Williams is a student at Harold L. Richards High School in Oak Lawn, IL, alma mater of NBA legend Dwayne Wade.

During the 2018 season, Williams racked up 2115 yards and 24 touchdowns on a 9.7 yards per carry average, aiding the team in a 12-1 record.

Williams had offers from Kansas State, Cincinnati, Wyoming, and a few other schools in the MidAmerican conference (MAC). Williams chose to pursue Iowa to play with his former teammate,
defensive back Sebastian Castro. Williams adds: “It wasn’t really a hard decision. I’ve been high on Iowa ever since my teammate, Sebastian Castro, committed there.”

Listed at 5’10”, 205 lbs., Williams will be a dominate player in the backfield for Iowa

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