Jake Williamson

Started all 11 games on ESU defensive line, made All-PSAC East Defensive Second Team in consecutive years... Started season with .5 TFLs against Edinboro (8/28)... Recorded six total tackles, 2.5 TFLs, 1.5 sacks, and recovered a fumble in win over Pace (9/4)... Totaled three tackles and one full sack for five yards in win at Gannon (9/13)... Recorded four solo tackles in win at Lock Haven (9/27)... Tallied five total tackles in win at West Chester (10/4)... Recorded six total tackles with .5 TFLs in Homecoming win over Bloomsburg... Added another three tackles with a nine-yard sack in win against Shippensburg (10/18). Jake Williamson made a substantial leap forward as a redshirt sophomore, appearing in all 12 games and earning All-PSAC East Second Team honors for his efforts on the defensive line. Williamson totaled 31 tackles, including 2.5 for loss and 0.5 sacks, bringing steady disruption to opposing backfields. He posted a season-high 7 tackles against nationally ranked Shepherd (Nov. 9) and recorded multiple tackles in six contests. He registered 0.5 sacks against Kutztown (Sept. 28) and tallied a key tackle for loss in the Warriors' win over Lock Haven (Oct. 26). A high-motor presence with growing playmaking instincts, Williamson emerged as a consistent force in the trenches during ESU's postseason run. Appeared in three contests against Seton Hilla (9/18), at Shepherd (11/4), and at Slippery Rock (11/18). Redshirt season. Named to All-Division, All-Conference, All-County, All-Group Four First Team... Selected to All-State Third Team... Helped Middletown South to 9-2 record as a senior under head coach Steve Antonucci, winning its division and advancing to the state final... High Honor Roll student... Aspires to become an All-PSAC selection. "Outstanding addition to the defensive line. Two way starter for Middletown South HS. Makes a ton of plays and has a high motor. Phenomenal student, excited to coach Jake!"