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Gatorade 2018 - 2019: Player of the Year

Football - Minnesota

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FOOTBALL

Jason Williamson

Running back/safety
OWATONNA SENIOR HS
OWATONNA, MINNESOTA
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-2
Press Release

Peak Performance

3012

rushing yards

46

rushing touchdowns

24

tackles

2

interceptions
“Jason has had another tremendous year. He is dangerous because any time he touches the ball he can score. He has great vision, great feet and excellent speed.”
Bubba Sullivan
Head Coach - Head Coach of Northfield High
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Athletic Excellence

The state’s returning Gatorade State Player of the Year, the 6-foot-2, 205-pound senior running back and free safety led the Huskies to a 13-0 record and a second straight Class AAAAA state championship this past season. Williamson rushed for 3,012 yards and 46 touchdowns, including 1,612 yards and 26 touchdowns in five postseason games. Defensively, Williamson recorded 24 tackles and two interceptions. He concluded his prep football career with 7,012 rushing yards and 102 touchdowns.

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Academic Achievement

Williamson has maintained a 3.69 GPA in the classroom. He has verbally committed to play football on an athletic scholarship at the University of Minnesota in the fall of 2019.

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Exemplary Character

Williamson has volunteered locally as an elementary school mentor and he has donated his time as a youth football and basketball coach.