Iowa adds to 2024 recruiting class with RB commitment

Iowa has a running back on board for its 2024 recruiting class.

Xavier Williams announced his pledge to play for the Hawkeyes on Saturday. The Saint John (Indiana) Lake Central standout shared the big news on his Twitter account.

100% Committed🟡⚫️ #GoHawks pic.twitter.com/TLFzmMYj81

— Xavier Williams (@Xavierwilliamsw) April 15, 2023

Williams is listed at 6-feet, 220 pounds. He is rated 3-stars, the No. 13 Indiana product and No. 69 running back in the 2024 recruiting class by 247Sports.

Williams has picked up 10 scholarship offers during his recruitment. He also had interest from Ball State, Bowling Green, Eastern Michigan, Indiana State, Kent State, Miami (Ohio), Northern Illinois, Toledo and Western Michigan.

Iowa extended its offer to Williams on March 29.

After a great call with @LadellBetts46 I am blessed to receive a D1 offer to the University of Iowa! @CoachBFerentz @CoachBarnett_OL @CoachK_Bell @TylerBarnesIOWA @HawkeyeFootball pic.twitter.com/OW8x821HfA

— Xavier Williams (@Xavierwilliamsw) March 29, 2023

Harris is coming off of a junior season in which he earned All-State recognition with 1,475 yards and 15 touchdowns. His highlights can be viewed below, via Hudl:

Andrew Olson

A former Florida beat reporter, Andrew writes for the Saturday Tradition News Desk.