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Speaker 2: All right.
Speaker 1: So BA has only acquired nine players out of the portal. Okay,
nine players thus far. And uh, it looks like they
got three offensive linemen. They got two tight ends, two linebackers,
they got a wide receiver, and then they picked up
a cornerback at of Mississippi State. Uh, he's on the
line right now. Let's get him. Let's get to know
this young man a little bit better. The six foot
two hundred and eighty five pounder at a Mobile Alabama.
We got Javin Williams on the line. Javin, how are
you man? Thanks for joining.
Speaker 3: Us, Thanks for having me. I'm doing pretty.
Speaker 1: Good, hey man, appreciate you hopping on so we can
get to know you and uh find out a little
bit more about you. Number one, How does it feel
to know where you're gonna be balling out at next year?
Speaker 3: It was great to be playing one of the best
places on Earth. So that's what I'm excited about.
Speaker 1: Yeah, I mean you've you've played a lot of football,
you know. I mentioned you're from Alabama. Tell us a
little bit about where you grew up. Let's get to
know you from from the ground up, if you will.
Speaker 3: So, I'm from a hometown kid. I'm from Mobile, Alabama.
That's my hometown. I grew up playing all three sports, baseball, basketball,
and football. I stopped playing football shortly for a short
period of time around seventh grade. My mom wouldn't want
me to get hurt, so she stopped me from playing,
and I begged her to go back out there around
my junior year of high school, and she finally let
me go back out there, and I was blessed to
get the receiver offer to Kinansas State. I played there
for three years, and then I entered the portal and
found a home at Mississippi State. And then now I'm
here at BYU and I'm glad to be here.
Speaker 1: What position did you play in high school ball? Have
you always played defensive back?
Speaker 3: No, sir, so I was. I was rade receiver. That's
all I played in high school. I had one highlight
of defensive back on my film and it was one
hundred yard pick six. So yeah, I think that's what
got me to play dB a little bit in college.
Speaker 1: So when you were recruited at Kanansas State, were they
they recruited you as a defensive back not as a
wide receiver.
Speaker 3: Yes, sir, they recruited me as a defensive back, and
they also told me I would be getting the ball
in my hands on offense too, so that was a
good thing.
Speaker 1: Yeah, So tell us a little bit about your path
through Kennesaw State.
Speaker 2: What was that experience like for you?
Speaker 3: I was pretty good. I was able to find a
way to get on the field and make some plays there.
I was a cornerback and I did punk return also,
so that was a good a good thing for me
being able to get the ball back in my hands
because I used to be a ride receiver, being able
to make some plays for those guys. So hopefully I
can catch some picks this year and get the ball
back in my hands too.
Speaker 1: Did did you try to pitch the coaches on your
punt return skills and or even kick return skills?
Speaker 3: No, sir, not, Yeah, I haven't all right.
Speaker 1: Well, once you get to Provo, I'm sure you will.
What was your experience, like, why did you ents with
the portal there at Kenness State and why was Mississippi
State the next destination for you?
Speaker 3: So really, at Knasas, I just went through a major
coaching change. The coach that brought me in coach Brian Bohannon.
He ended up getting fired, and I was really I
jumped in the portal because there was like a rule
where you can get int the portal and kind of
still be with the team. But I got a call
from Mississippi State and it was a call for me
to come on or basically stay at Kennessas State, and
I felt like that was my best option, was to
just go ahead and go to the Mississippi State and
ball out there, and then now I hit the portal here.
My reason here was just really I want to be
the guy, you know, you know, ball out. I made
a lot of plays at Missippi State. I feel like
I should have more opportunities to know, to go be
that guy and make a lot of plays. And also too,
who wouldn't want to do it in Provo, So that
was a big reason too.
Speaker 1: What was your connection to Provo and the coaching staff.
Were you familiar with BYU coming out of high school
or at KENNISAW or at Mississippi State? When did you
become familiar with BYU and his coaching staff.
Speaker 4: I became familiar with BYU ever since at a young age.
It's seeing them like balled out on TV and then
also too like really going on a visit and really
just understanding what BYU is all about. Just being around
good people and people that want to be better at
life and just walk a better life and you know,
just be a better person. So that was my huge reason,
and that was kind of my tie into going to BYU.
Just me and my personal goals just want to be
a better person and get better at life and grow
my faith with the Lord. So that's kind of my reason.
Speaker 1: Who took a visit with you? Did you have family
memor members come out and check out PROVO with you?
Speaker 3: Yes, sir, Me and my mom took the visit out there.
Speaker 1: And what did mom say about Provo? What was her
experience like on the recruiting trip.
Speaker 3: My mom, first of acting, she was really shocked. She
was really shocked. We haven't been that far out, so
it was really a culture shocked really, just like seeing
the mountains and everything too, just seing the new landscape everything.
It was just a great, great time. She really enjoyed
herself and she likes it a lot, so she loves it.
Speaker 1: Well, who is your primary recruiter? Was it to Mario
Warren Kelly Papinga who reached out to you and brought
you on that trip?
Speaker 3: Coach Topinga and Coach Warren. They were my two huge
major guys that I feel reached out to me the
most and that I talked to the most, and that
I built the best relationship with the most. So I'll
say those two guys.
Speaker 1: Right there, what were their pitches to you to get
you to commit to b YU and Provo?
Speaker 3: Really to just come in and give it a shot,
just come to see with us. And I mean, once
you come to Provo, it speaks for yourself.
Speaker 1: Man.
Speaker 3: There's a lot of great people there, so everybody's nice
and it's just a great atmosphere. So that was main
That's my main reason.
Speaker 1: Did you get to know any of the current players
on the roster. Did you have any hosts that brought
you around Provo? Uh?
Speaker 3: Yes, sir, I got to know a guy named Jay Chris.
I got to know Jay Chris. He's number twenty six.
He's also another cornerback. Great guy. He's a great guy.
He talked about Provo hoghly showed me around and you know,
just showed me everything that probos about and also too. Yeah,
that was one of the main guys that just showed
me around that was with me on my main visit. Yeah.
Speaker 1: Yeah, what'd you guys? What did you guys do on
the visit? Where'd you guys eat? What you I mean,
I'm sure those recruiting visits there's always just grub like
just being shoved in front of you the entire time.
Any activities that you guys participated participated in during the
recruiting visit.
Speaker 5: I'll say we just really talked a lot about ball
and we went to eat. Most definitely we ate that
the food was great. Actually, I want to say it's
twenty two. I don't want to be wrong, but the
name is twenty two something. I would definitely be back there.
Speaker 2: All right, Well, station twenty two is it? Station twenty two?
Is that what it was?
Speaker 3: Yes, sir, it is, Yes, sir it is.
Speaker 2: I haven't eat there, Roddy. If you eat there.
Speaker 6: Yes, brother's definitely eating there. Now, this is just to
talk a little bit so Javen can understand a little
bit about me. I'm a member of the church, Jayden.
You know, we serve you know, the church missions. And
I actually went to Mississippi. My sister went to Alabama,
Mobile Alabama, so we know all about that. So chicken
and waffles, Gridge been, they got a lot of stuff there,
So I can see why he likes that place. That's
the spot when I was down in Provo and College,
I did go there a lot, not anymore because I moved,
but that's a good spot. So I like that he
likes Station twenty two. I'm a fan already.
Speaker 2: What you eat there? Man?
Speaker 6: There?
Speaker 3: I had an omelet also some eggs and bacon.
Speaker 2: I got to go check it out. I've never been
there before.
Speaker 1: Javin Williams b YU defensive back part of the twenty
twenty six Transfer Portal class here and here at BYU
and can't wait to see what he does here. So
what type of skill set do you bring to BYU's
defensive backfield, Javon.
Speaker 3: I still I bring a great I bring a great
physical great physical Wait can you repeat that? Question again.
Speaker 1: Yeah, yeah, just your skill set that you bring to
the defensive backfield. What do you think when you watch
yourself on tape?
Speaker 2: What do you see?
Speaker 3: Yeah, so I think I bring a great physical set
of skills to the field, and you know, also a
great mindset. I feel like that's a great skill that
you have to have too, and also too with my
you know, my link and my ball skills. I feel
like I can go high point balls really good, or
make plays on balls and stuff like that. So I
feel like those are my main skills, is physicality, being
the great mental guy, and also just want to play
balls in the air.
Speaker 2: Yeah, it's interesting.
Speaker 1: So, like Evan Johnson is a converted wide receiver, he's
part of that defensive backfield, converted wide receiver into defensive back,
and he's he's been fantastic at takeaways, high pointing football's athletic.
And so you're a converted wide receiver to cornerback. How
does the ball skills that you learned as a wide
receiver translate over to the defensive back room. It's a
little bit tougher, right, because they're different angles and things.
You're not maybe expecting the ball to be in those
those angles, But how do you adapt to that and
how good are your ball skills?
Speaker 3: I felt like playing wide receiver really helped me. I
feel just like tracking balls now also to like on
the baseball field in high school in the outfield just
also helped me, like catch those run down those angles
and catch those balls. So I feel those are the
best cornerbacks, the converted wide receivers.
Speaker 1: Did you run track and field as well, Javion or
was it just mostly baseball?
Speaker 3: There's mostly baseball and basketball?
Speaker 1: Did like, how did you get into baseball? Because that
seems like, I mean, it's not always the you know,
you hear a lot of like football players playing, you know,
doing like track and field and maybe basketball. You don't
hear as many baseball players. But you know, maybe you
grew up in a in a town that was focused.
Speaker 2: On on baseball. When did you become a baseball player?
Speaker 3: So I started playing baseball at the age of four
years old. So it's just been something I've kind of
been around my whole life and some of my dad
kind of just instilled installed in me. So it was
just kind of a thing we just did here in
Mobile and a lot of people play baseball here mobile,
So so it's kind of something I was brought up on.
Speaker 1: Yeah, tell us about your siblings. You got any siblings
as well? Tell us about them?
Speaker 3: Yes, I have two older brothers. They played some football
basketball in their time too, but they didn't really playing college.
They mostly played in high school.
Speaker 1: So high school ballers. But it sounds like you come
from an athletic family. Did mom or dad play sports?
Speaker 3: Mom and dad did play sports, Yes, yes they did.
My dad he played a little bit of football, and
my mom she was a cheerleader for her high school.
So I feel like that's kind of where I got
some of my athletic talent from.
Speaker 1: Love that Javon Williams BYU defensive back, talking some ball
and a player profile Javon as ye. When do you
arrive in Provo? When do you get into town and
enroll and start going to classes?
Speaker 2: Et cetera?
Speaker 5: Actually, Robin Provo tomorrow, So hey, Lee's mobile tomorrow morning,
So I'll be in Provo tomorrow.
Speaker 2: Nice man, what class is you going to be taking?
You in a roll? Yet? What's the plan for that?
Speaker 3: All? Right? Now, we're still trying to just get everything
situated with my major and make sure that all the
classes and everything is just going to transfer over. But
right now I'm gonna interdisciplinary studies major and I'm going
to be focusing on business and finance.
Speaker 1: So after football is all done, when I know, I
know you probably want to take your talents to the NFL,
what do you want to do as far as a
profession is concerned.
Speaker 3: I really want to be a coach just inspired kids
and just touch on those kids' lives like some coaches
touched on my life.
Speaker 2: So high school, college, does it matter.
Speaker 3: No, sir, it does not matter. I just want to
have an impact on kids' lives.
Speaker 2: Love that.
Speaker 3: Man.
Speaker 1: You also mentioned the role that your Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ has played in your life. Could you elaborate
on that and and why maybe be why you was
the right place for you to not only develop as
a football player, but maybe as a disciple of Christ.
Speaker 3: Oh yeah, like I said, just been around like minded
people that people that want to, you know, get better
at those type of aspects of life and and give
Jesus Christ there. Just give Jesus Christ all their time
and you know, just become a better human being. So
that that that's kind of my reason, right there.
Speaker 1: Yeah, no, I feel you on that, and uh, you
know it's excited to obviously watch you play ball, and
uh and and you know, I know Cougarnation wants to
get to know you. How many years of eligibility do
you have? Is this your final year of eligibility?
Speaker 3: Yes, sir, this is my final year of eligibility.
Speaker 2: So you got to make a count, right, got them?
This is a this is a big one for you.
Speaker 1: And as you've been watching, you know, the last couple
of seasons for BO, you've been pretty special eleven and
two and twelve and two. Have you watched any of
the games over the last two seasons that have stood
out to you?
Speaker 3: Really? That Utah game always kind of stands out to me.
That's that's the one I've already circled on my calendar.
Speaker 1: Is it just a rivalry game that gets you amped
to get you hyped, Yes, sir, it is. And you know,
growing up where you where you grew up, I mean
there's a lot of rivalry games obviously in high school,
but also in college.
Speaker 2: Right, who did you grow up rooting for as a
as a fan of college football?
Speaker 3: I kind of grew up watching the Iron Bowl, so
I kind of had to pick between those teams and
the team my family kind of chose as Auburn.
Speaker 2: And why was it? Did they.
Speaker 3: Really? I just think my dad told the team when
he was younger, and if this being my dad, you know,
just me going up with my dad kind of just
persuaded me to choose Auburn.
Speaker 2: Oh I love that.
Speaker 3: Man.
Speaker 1: Well, hey, it sounds like your dad's been highly influential
on your life. Javin Japon Williams here on ESPN the Fan. Uh,
outside of football and uh maybe school, what else do
you like to do? What are whatever your extracurriculars do
you like to participate in?
Speaker 5: Some hobbies I have are going fishing and playing golf.
Speaker 1: We got a lot of good fishing here. They talked
about it. Did they talk about all the all the
rivers you can be Uh? You can go fishing in
here in Utah?
Speaker 3: Yes, sir. They told me about a couple of spots, Yes, sir,
they did.
Speaker 1: All right, Well, we'll have to get you hooked up
on those locations and get your fishing casting the rod
Do you have rods that you're bringing with you? You
bringing you bringing all your equipment?
Speaker 3: No, sir, I'm not. This is such a long drive.
I'll probably get it down here shortly though, but I'm
gonna try to my best bring what i can.
Speaker 1: All right, man, Well, you know, for like the nil
opportunities obviously, those are always a part of it. What
products and brands and things of that nature. And you know,
is there anything you're looking to maybe align yourself with
and this year while you're in Provo.
Speaker 3: Yes, I'm really open to all opportunities. So I'm really
open to work with any brand and any opportunity that
comes my way.
Speaker 2: Love that.
Speaker 1: Well, Javen, it's been awesome getting to know you. We
wish you luck. Can't wait to watch a ball out.
Do you know what number you're gonna be wearing yet?
Speaker 3: No, sir, I'm not sure yet.
Speaker 2: All right, Well you'll you'll.
Speaker 1: I'm sure you'll find out here soon enough once spring
ball begins. But Javen, appreciate you hopping on any questions
for us, Man, as you I know you've taken a
look at Provo and you've gotten to know the coaches
and maybe some of the players.
Speaker 2: Any questions that we can help.
Speaker 3: Out with, no, sir, Not on the top of my head, no, sir.
Speaker 2: All right, Well, let us know.
Speaker 1: Can't wait to see you ball out at Brigham And
we appreciate you hopping on for a player profile.
Speaker 6: And I got that shops for him, so make sure
that yeah.
Speaker 1: Yeah the shops. Yeah yeah, definitely. Oh who you rooting
for tonight? Indiana or Miami? Who do you think is
gonna win?
Speaker 3: I'm taking Miami tonight?
Speaker 2: All right, Mi, I A here we go.
Speaker 1: Well, Javin, we appreciate you man, thanks for hopping on today.
Speaker 3: Yes, sir, I appreciate you'll thank you so much for
having me.
Speaker 1: Yeah, thank you. Javin Williams, Ladies and gentlemen. Cornerback the
transfer from Mississippi State six to two one five. A
former baseball player, played a lot of sports growing up,
great ball skills. A converted wide receiver now playing defensive back.
He was originally recruited to Kanessas State, played there for
three season. Transferre Tossissippi State this last year and played well.
Had ten solos, ten, two forced fumbles, one I and
two one pass defended, and now he's at b YU
to rep the Y.
Speaker 2: We'll see how it all plays out. Be what you needed.
A cornerback of.
Speaker 1: CB three and UH and Javen's gonna fulfill that role,
no doubt about it. He may be a starting cornerback
for the Coops in twenty twenty six.
Speaker 2: That's our segment. We're sticking out before serving the show. Yes, sir,
this is now what the third guy.
Speaker 6: That's that is on this team in the last couple
of years has converted from wide receiver a safety that's
no longer a safety. Training in Florida Tannel Wall Evan
Johnson now him.
Speaker 2: I'll tell you what. Look, there's something to it.
Speaker 1: The ball skills, the ball skills skills you bring into
that cornerback room. Uh, it's nothing to be trifled when
you got to get excited about it. Javin Williams Bau
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Speaker 2: Any final thoughts before we wrap up this show.
Speaker 6: Yeah, we got thirty seconds. I'll just go with my pick.
I believe Indiana wins this game. I will say this
those that are having the ESPN College Football Show, a
lot of people pick in Miami, including Marcus Freeman. We'll
see what happens.
Speaker 1: Ben Nick Saban also going with the Canes. They're taking
the talent over the culture. Look, let's see how it
plays out. We'll be back tomorrow as always here on
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