KINGSLAND, Ga. — The nation's top-ranked tight end in the class of 2025, according to 247Sports, is staying close to home. Camden County’s Elyiss Williams, a 6-foot-7, 235-pound standout, is committed to the University of Georgia.
Williams already surpasses the physical stature of former Georgia star Brock Bowers and ex-Florida Gator Kyle Pitts—two of the most dominant tight ends in recent college football history.
Williams isn’t just a force on the football field. He’s also excelled on the basketball court, scoring more than 1,000 points in his high school career by the midway point of his junior season.
“It’s very rare you see a 6-foot-7 guy run a bubble or return screens and that sort of thing,” Camden County head coach Travis Roland said. “You only get so many opportunities to coach generational talent, and while we have that opportunity, this is a generational kid. You only get him once in a lifetime, and we’ve got to take advantage of it.”
While Williams' highlight-reel catches and playmaking skills have garnered attention, Roland stressed that his star player isn’t afraid to embrace the physical side of the game.
“Probably the meanest guy on the team,” Roland said. “He’ll get his nose dirty when it’s time to get down there and block.”
Williams takes pride in his ability to contribute as a blocker, a part of his game he feels doesn’t get enough recognition.
“My physicalness and blocking—I’m a low-key underrated blocker, but it’s probably one of my best things,” Williams said.
His versatility is another reason he’s such a valuable asset.
“I wouldn’t have to come out on certain plays,” Williams said. “Say it’s a pass or a run play, I can stay in the whole time because I can block, run routes, and catch passes.”
Coach Roland believes Williams’ rare combination of talent, work ethic, and humility will serve him well at the next level.
“He’s the most humble guy you’ve ever been around,” Roland said. “A lot of times, you get the five-star kids in this era of football and school, and they are more about self than team. But a kid like that, his biggest smiles of the year have been when someone else scores.”
For Williams, becoming a Bulldog was always the goal, and seeing how Georgia uses its tight ends solidified his decision to commit.
“Seeing tight ends go to the draft and how they use tight ends—they almost have two on the field at the same time on every play—that was a big thing for me,” Williams said. “They put their tight ends in spots to make plays, and that’s what I want.”
Williams says his favorite game to watch every year is the Georgia-Florida rivalry, and this year, he’ll finally experience it in person. With Georgia serving as the home team, the Bulldogs can host recruits, giving Williams a front-row seat to one of college football’s most storied rivalries.