Husker recruit accused of robberyBy BRIAN CHRISTOPHERSON / Lincoln Journal Star
Thursday, Apr 10, 2008 - 03:53:30 pm CDT
After being accused of robbing a man in Denton, Texas, Husker football recruit Josh Williams was released from jail Tuesday.
The Denton Record-Chronicle reports that the 17-year-old Williams is accused of robbing a man of $900.
According to the newspaper, the man told police Williams approached him Friday while he was sitting in his truck, counting his payroll check. A brief conversation ensued between the two before Williams reached into the truck, punched the man in the face and ran off with the cash, according to the report.
Husker head coach Bo Pelini said he is aware of the situation and is awaiting more information. The family did not wish to comment on the matter when reached Thursday afternoon.
Williams, a 6-foot-4, 220-pound defensive end standout from Denton’s Ryan High School, was one of 28 high school seniors to sign a national letter of intent with Nebraska this past recruiting season.
He was viewed as one of the top prep prospects in Texas, making the list of Dallas Morning News’ Top 100 area players.
During his senior year, he had 75 tackles, 25 of them for losses, along with 12 sacks.
Williams originally committed to the Huskers in July, only to waver in December after Nebraska’s coaching shakeup. He even briefly committed to Colorado.
But a January visit to the Lincoln campus turned Williams’ favor back to the Huskers.
Williams turned down Texas, Colorado, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky and Missouri, among others.