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710 ESPN host and former Husky grad Danny O’Neil wrote a good piece today, reminding Seahawks fans just who they have in WR Kasen Williams. That and his performance last night was an excellent reminder for me personally as to just who the Seahawks have in Williams. For those who might not be aware, allow me to add on a bit to what O’Neil wrote today.
Kasen Williams … 6’1” 219 pounds was born and raised in Sammamish, WA. A local boy all the way. Coming out of Skyline High School in Sammamish, he was considered not just one of the very best football players … but one of the very best athletes to ever come out of the State of Washington.
He helped lead Skyline to the state title game four times, winning 3 state championships.
As a sophomore … he won the 4A state championship in the high jump (6’10”) … took 2nd in the triple jump … and took 3rd in the long jump.
As a senior … he won the 4A state title in the triple jump, setting the state record with a leap of 50’ 9 ¾”. He also won the state high jump championship (6’10”) … and the state long jump title as well (24’ 5 ¾”).
Coming out of high school Kasen Williams ....
was honored by the Seattle times as their "boy's athlete of the year" 3 years in a row.
was named the Parade All America National Player of the year -- the very first Washington player to ever receive that honor.
was named the MaxPrep.com’s National Player of the Year (best athlete in all sports) for the 2010-2011 season.
He received 1st Team All American honors by USA Today, ESPN, MaxPreps.com … and received a whole host of other honors.
Scout.com rated him the #2 wide receiver in all the country coming out of high school … and the #22 prospect overall (all positions).
He was a true blue chip player in every sense of the word -- one of the very best and most productive football players in the history of Washington State High School Football
Source: http://www.gohuskies.com/news/2013/4/18/208224317.aspx?path=football
Abundant Dreams Diverted …
Kasen Williams was one of the nation’s top recruit coming out of high school and the UW Huskies were overjoyed to land him. As a true Freshman, Williams saw action in 13 games in 2011 and was the Huskies main punt returner that season. He had a great Apple Cup that year, catching 5 passes for 74 yards and 2 TD’s against the Cougars.
His Sophomore season (2012) was a breakout year for Williams, as he caught 77 passes (3rd most in UW History for a season) for 878 yards (8th most in a season) and 6 TD. He earned All-Pac 10 Honorable Mention honors.
Everything came to a screeching halt for the young Williams after that. In Week 9 of his Junior Season (2013) against Cal, Williams endured a season and potentially career ending injury, breaking his fibula. Though he returned for his Senior season and played in every game, Williams was clearly not the same player, as he finished his Husky career with a career low 20 receptions for 189 yards and 2 TD.
Kasen Williams was not even invited to the NFL combine. Nearly no one even gave him a sniff. Alas, his name was never called on Draft Day of 2015. The Cincinnati Bengals signed him as an UDFA after the draft, but cut him shortly afterwards after he failed his physical.
The Seahawks signed him to a rookie contract and invited him to minicamp in 2015. Over the past couple of seasons, he has been on and off the Seahawks practice squad and roster.
And now here in 2017 … a full 4 years after he suffered that injury … Kasen Williams appears to these (and other trained eyes) to have regained his old form. He’s been opening up a lot of eyes, including those of Samuel Gold, whose work is well known by many here at Seahawks.net …
[youtube]QmVzX9yr-4E[/youtube]
Yes, it’s only 1 game – and a preseason game at that. Agreed. But, I seem to recall a certain rookie quarterback who had a real breakout game during the preseason in 2012, opened a lot of eyes as well, and never looked back. Although it may seem like he’s an old vet who’s been around a long time and is long past his prime, Kasen Williams is only 24 years old – the same age as a lot of these rookies. Kasen Williams is a guy to definitely keep an eye on as the Preseason wears on. If he’s truly regained his old form, this is a wide-out who (if he had remained healthy) had enough pure God-given talent to be a 1st Round Draft Choice and a potential #1 or #2 Wide Receiver. If he continues to dazzle and to put on performances like he gave last night, he’s going to make it darned near impossible for the Hawks to cut him this time. Stay tuned folks. The Seahawks may very well have found themselves a genuine diamond in the rough.
Kasen Williams … 6’1” 219 pounds was born and raised in Sammamish, WA. A local boy all the way. Coming out of Skyline High School in Sammamish, he was considered not just one of the very best football players … but one of the very best athletes to ever come out of the State of Washington.
He helped lead Skyline to the state title game four times, winning 3 state championships.
As a sophomore … he won the 4A state championship in the high jump (6’10”) … took 2nd in the triple jump … and took 3rd in the long jump.
As a senior … he won the 4A state title in the triple jump, setting the state record with a leap of 50’ 9 ¾”. He also won the state high jump championship (6’10”) … and the state long jump title as well (24’ 5 ¾”).
Coming out of high school Kasen Williams ....
was honored by the Seattle times as their "boy's athlete of the year" 3 years in a row.
was named the Parade All America National Player of the year -- the very first Washington player to ever receive that honor.
was named the MaxPrep.com’s National Player of the Year (best athlete in all sports) for the 2010-2011 season.
He received 1st Team All American honors by USA Today, ESPN, MaxPreps.com … and received a whole host of other honors.
Scout.com rated him the #2 wide receiver in all the country coming out of high school … and the #22 prospect overall (all positions).
He was a true blue chip player in every sense of the word -- one of the very best and most productive football players in the history of Washington State High School Football
Source: http://www.gohuskies.com/news/2013/4/18/208224317.aspx?path=football
Abundant Dreams Diverted …
Kasen Williams was one of the nation’s top recruit coming out of high school and the UW Huskies were overjoyed to land him. As a true Freshman, Williams saw action in 13 games in 2011 and was the Huskies main punt returner that season. He had a great Apple Cup that year, catching 5 passes for 74 yards and 2 TD’s against the Cougars.
His Sophomore season (2012) was a breakout year for Williams, as he caught 77 passes (3rd most in UW History for a season) for 878 yards (8th most in a season) and 6 TD. He earned All-Pac 10 Honorable Mention honors.
Everything came to a screeching halt for the young Williams after that. In Week 9 of his Junior Season (2013) against Cal, Williams endured a season and potentially career ending injury, breaking his fibula. Though he returned for his Senior season and played in every game, Williams was clearly not the same player, as he finished his Husky career with a career low 20 receptions for 189 yards and 2 TD.
Kasen Williams was not even invited to the NFL combine. Nearly no one even gave him a sniff. Alas, his name was never called on Draft Day of 2015. The Cincinnati Bengals signed him as an UDFA after the draft, but cut him shortly afterwards after he failed his physical.
The Seahawks signed him to a rookie contract and invited him to minicamp in 2015. Over the past couple of seasons, he has been on and off the Seahawks practice squad and roster.
And now here in 2017 … a full 4 years after he suffered that injury … Kasen Williams appears to these (and other trained eyes) to have regained his old form. He’s been opening up a lot of eyes, including those of Samuel Gold, whose work is well known by many here at Seahawks.net …
[youtube]QmVzX9yr-4E[/youtube]
Yes, it’s only 1 game – and a preseason game at that. Agreed. But, I seem to recall a certain rookie quarterback who had a real breakout game during the preseason in 2012, opened a lot of eyes as well, and never looked back. Although it may seem like he’s an old vet who’s been around a long time and is long past his prime, Kasen Williams is only 24 years old – the same age as a lot of these rookies. Kasen Williams is a guy to definitely keep an eye on as the Preseason wears on. If he’s truly regained his old form, this is a wide-out who (if he had remained healthy) had enough pure God-given talent to be a 1st Round Draft Choice and a potential #1 or #2 Wide Receiver. If he continues to dazzle and to put on performances like he gave last night, he’s going to make it darned near impossible for the Hawks to cut him this time. Stay tuned folks. The Seahawks may very well have found themselves a genuine diamond in the rough.