Signed: Mykelti Williams
Indianapolis Warren Central safety Mykelti Williams submitted his letter of intent to Notre Dame on Wednesday.
The 6-0, 185-pounder is rated as a four-star prospect, the No. 3 recruit in Indiana, the No. 16 safety in the nation and the No. 237 overall player in the class of 2015 by Rivals.
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Measurables
• Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.4 seconds and the 20-yard shuttle in 4.37 seconds.
• Squats 435 pounds.
Statistics
• Made 74 tackles and intercepted seven passes as a senior. Also rushed for 400 yards and eight touchdowns as a part-time wildcat quarterback.
• Tallied 62 tackles, 2.5 stops for loss and two picks as a junior. Had the win-clinching interception in the state championship game for Warren Central.
Honors
• Named the Indianapolis Star's Super Team Player of the Year and Mr. Football award winner at defensive back as a senior. Finished third in the state's overall Mr. Football voting.
• Honored as the State Defensive Player of the Year by IndianaPreps.com following his senior campaign.
• A two-time first-team all-state selection and three-time all-conference performer at safety.
Recruitment
• Pledged to Notre Dame on Dec. 19, 2014.
• Picked the Irish over Louisville, Minnesota, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Nebraska and Wisconsin, among others.
• Primary recruiter for Notre Dame was defensive line coach Mike Elston.
• Traveled to South Bend for his official visit on Jan. 16, 2015.
• Also made an official visit to Minnesota, plus unofficial trips to Michigan State, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Indiana, Ohio State and Louisville.
Notable
• Carries a 3.1 GPA.
• Also competes on Warren Central's track and field team in the 100-meter and 200-meter dash and the 4x100-meter relay.
2015 Projection
• Irish coaches reportedly told him to be ready to play as a true freshman.
They Said It
Rivals Midwest recruiting analyst Josh Helmholdt: "I saw him when he was a freshman and ran a 4.3 40-yard dash at a camp. I have known about him for a very long time, but he didn't get out to a lot of places or camp at many schools. So his stars didn't arrive until late in the process just because he wasn't very active on the recruiting trail. But there are no limitations here.
"He's built like a safety, but he absolutely has the top end speed and agility to play corner. I think he fits best as a cover safety who has the size to be an asset in run support. He's just a playmaker.
"I expect him to have a very productive career at Notre Dame. He checks off all the boxes from a physical standpoint, and he also has that 'it' factor to his game where he can step up and make that play that others aren't able to make.
"I think he can do whatever they need him to do. If they need him at strong safety, he can play strong safety. If they need a nickel corner, he can play nickel corner. If they get really low with injuries at boundary corner, he can go play boundary corner. He can do whatever they want him to do. I'm very high on Mykelti because of his skill set and versatility."
Prep Football Report's Tom Lemming: "Love him and a big catch. Notre Dame fans are forgetting about this kid who was the Indianapolis Player of the Year and makes play after play. Mike Elston did a great job in Indiana because all four players from there were heavily recruited. He's maybe 5-11, six-foot at best, but he is a playmaker who could play corner or safety, but they really need safeties."
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