Antonio Williams — a four-star running back out of New London, North Carolina — announced Thursday he has signed his midyear financial aid agreement with Ohio State. The school has not yet officially announced the signing.
Signed my financial aid agreement to tOSU. Officially accepted to tOSU. I'm a freaking buckeye!
— Antonio Williams (@A_B_Williams34) November 19, 2015
Williams becomes the sixth Buckeyes commit in the 2016 class to sign this agreement, which is available to players who intend to enroll early and officially binds a school to a prospect with a scholarship. The school is also allowed unlimited contact with a recruit after this is signed.
Linebacker Tuf Borland, wide receiver Austin Mack, defensive end Jonathon Cooper, defensive tackle Malik Barrow and offensive tackle Michael Jordan have also signed these agreements in the 2016 class. Additionally, offensive lineman Tyler Gerald intends to enroll early, but has not yet signed.
Williams is rated as the country's 215th-ranked overall prospect, according to 247Sports composite rantings and the nation's No. 7 running back. He committed to Ohio State on Oct. 18.
Williams is the Buckeyes' lone running back commit in the 2016 class as Ohio State recently lost commitments from both Kareem Walker and George Hill. The Buckeyes also have a commitment from four-star Demario McCall, who fits more as an H-back in Ohio State's system.
