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Gatorade 2018 - 2019: Player of the Year

Football - District Of Columbia

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FOOTBALL

Caleb Williams

Quarterback
GONZAGA COLLEGE HS
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
SOPHOMORE
Height: 6-FOOT-1
Press Release

Peak Performance

2624

passing yards

26

passing touchdowns

394

rushing yards

10

rushing touchdowns
“Caleb Williams has the complete package. He’s got phenomenal arm strength, a very quick release and he’s very accurate. He’s a good decision-maker, he can make all the throws and he’s mobile enough to make plays with his legs. He’s as good or better than any quarterback we’ve seen.”
Andy Stefanelli
Head Coach Head Coach at Our Lady of Good Counsel High
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-1, 200-pound sophomore quarterback passed for 2,624 yards and 26 touchdowns this past season, leading the Eagles (9-3) to their first Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championship since 2002. Williams completed 137 of 246 passes with seven interceptions, while also rushing for 394 yards and 10 touchdowns on 102 carries. MVP of the WCAC and a two-time All-Conference selection, he accounted for seven touchdowns in Gonzaga’s 46-43, title-game victory over rival DeMatha.

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Academic Achievement

Williams has maintained a B average in the classroom. He will begin his junior year of high school next fall.

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Exemplary Character

Williams has volunteered locally on behalf of a homeless shelter and a senior citizen’s center.