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Fort Bend Marshall has become a powerhouse in 5A Texas High School football, always in contention for a State Championship run and having athletes develop into college prospects.
With a new season approaching fast, there’s a new young Buff who’s looking to add his name on the list of FB Marshall greats.
Class of 2026 defensive back Isaiah Williams burst on the scene last Fall, playing snaps on varsity as a freshman. Though his snaps were limited, you could see the potential right away.
Williams journey in football started from playing the game when he was young.
“I started playing at a young age,” he said. “It just stuck with me ever since.”
Like most young athletes, Williams' dream was to play for a big-time program like Alabama and it didn’t take long for those programs to start taking notice of his talent.
After the end of his freshman season, Williams has become a rising recruit picking up offers from the likes of Texas, Texas A&M, Arkansas, Baylor, LSU, Nebraska, Oregon, Oklahoma and others.
So what’s the rise to becoming a top recruit been like?
“It’s been great, it’s been a lot,” Williams said. “It’s what I’ve worked for and all the work is paying off with all of these offers.”
Williams mentioned Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas A&M, and LSU have been in the contact the most early on in his recruitment.
The recruiting process has started early for the talented DB, which for many young players can be crazy and hectic, but Williams focuses more on the love of the game.
“You know it’s not all about offers,” Williams said. “If you love football, you just go out and play. The offers are great but you’ve got to just love the game and the rest will come.”
Who does the young star model his game after?
“I model my game after Derwin James. I like the way he’s the general out on the field for the defense and how he approaches the game mentally.”
Primed for a big sophomore year, Isaiah Williams is ready to become the general of the Buffs' defense and make an impact early.
“We’ve got a young team this year and I’m ready to come in on this secondary to help out do what I can as a player and as a leader,” he said.
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Coach Remon Smith has enjoyed numerous successes throughout his coaching career.
But, none have compared to that of this past Spring, in which his Klein Forest team dominated at the UIL State Meet to earn an undisputed state championship.
Given that fact, it makes sense that he was recognized as both the Milesplit National Coach of the Year, as well as the Houston Chronicle’s Greater Houston 6A Coach of the Year
However, he didn’t give all the credit to himself.
“Words can’t really explain how great it feels to be recognized,” Smith said. “I’m excited. For me, I feel like the award is for my team, my community, my coaching staff, and the school itself. I just happen to be the recipient of it, but it was thanks to their efforts.”
As previously mentioned, Smith has had the privilege to work with numerous talented individuals throughout his tenure as a coach. His scope of influence began with his first coaching job, as the MacArthur girls coach in the mid-90s, before coaching the Nimitz boys track coach, and ultimately joining Klein Forest, seven years ago.
Of course, Smith recognized this too.
“I’ve been fortunate enough to have worked with some phenomenal young athletes, ranging from the girls I coached at MacArthur, to my first stint as a boys coach at Nimitz, before being blessed with the unbelievably talented athletes I’ve gotten to know at Klein Forest.”
“Through my career, I’ve learned how to understand the individuals--to motivate them and help them to succeed, which is all a coach can do. But again, I’ve just been blessed to be around such talented athletes. I just tell them, ‘Hey, I’m going to make sure the bus gets there on time, and get you home safe,’ and they do the rest.”
As a coach, it certainly can’t hurt to have some of the most well-rounded competitors in the state.
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“I think what separates the [Klein Forest] guys I’ve worked with is the fact that they are willing to do what others aren’t. They try to make the uncomfortable comfortable in their pursuit of titles. Those guys work hard and they are very resilient, both mentally and physically, which allows them to go to the next level.”
Talent aside, what’s the secret ingredient that coach Smith incorporates into his program--one that turns exemplary athletes into champions?
“I make them believe in themselves,” he said. “I try to help them understand that the only limits you have are the ones you put on yourself. They buy into that, and a lot of them will go on to exceed their own expectations. I think that’s another thing that has allowed me to succeed as a coach.”
You had better believe that coach Smith--and, by extension, Klein Forest--are far from done, when it comes to state championships.
Expect the team to be hungry for more, come next Spring.
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Oak Ridge’s Justin Williams is the No. 1 linebacker in the country. With his senior season approaching, Williams has decided to make his commitment to Georgia.
Williams picked the Bulldogs over big-time Power 5 programs Texas, Alabama and Oregon. Though many people had thought Oregon would get the talented linebacker in the country’s commitment, a late push by the Dawgs sealed the deal.
So, what was it about Georgia that made it feel like home?
“The relationship with the coaches and really just my ability to grow in my faith led me to Georgia,” he said. “Georgia was very adamant on growing my faith and that was something that was important to me.”
Talking about the relationship with the coaches, Williams mentioned linebacker coach Glenn Schumann and defensive backs coach Fran Brown as big reasons why he decided to commit.
The Dawgs are coming off back-to-back National Championships and have sent 30-plus defensive players to the NFL Draft.
With Williams' NFL aspirations, especially being a defensive player, Georgia was the obvious choice.
“That’s definitely a big reason why," he said. "They always have linebackers in the draft every year it seems and that’s something I really want.”
Fellow Oak Ridge teammate and best friend Joseph Jonah-Ajonye committed to Georgia early this month, which definitely helped sway Williams towards the Dawgs.
“It’s great,” Williams said. “It’s something you dream of really, being able to play college ball with one of your best friends. We both worked hard for this and we always talked about playing together. To see it happen is just a powerful thing.”
With his commitment complete, Williams is looking forward to a big senior season.
“I’m really focused now on my senior season," he said. "It’s the last ride with my guys that I’ve known since elementary school.”
Justin Williams will be the next great Georgia linebacker and expect him to make an impact early once he gets to campus next Spring.
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