Makhi Williams

Disruptive interior defender who was one of Georgia’s most productive defensive tackles Before Clemson: Ranked by ESPN as a four-star prospect and the nation’s 28th-best defensive tackle and the 50th-best overall player in Georgia … one of the most productive defensive tackles in Georgia who finished his career with 230 tackles, 61 tackles for loss and 26 sacks in 38 career games … had at least one tackle for loss in 18 of his final 20 games … also added 15 quarterback hurries, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries … named 2024 DeKalb County Defensive Player of the Year … finished his senior year with 66 total tackles, 20 tackles for loss and nine sacks … collected 16 tackles, including three sacks, vs. Macon County … posted four sacks against Chamblee … recorded at least one tackle for loss in nine of Lakeside’s 10 games in 2024 … was a 2023 and 2024 all-region honoree and was named Lakeside’s defensive MVP both years … recorded 77 tackles in 10 games in 2023, including a career-high 22 tackles for loss and 10 sacks … had four tackles for loss against both Northview and Clarkston … his four tackles for loss against Clarkston were all sacks … as a sophomore in 2022, registered 63 tackles in 10 games, including 13 tackles for loss and three sacks … helped team to an 8-2 record … recorded 24 tackles, six tackles for loss and four sacks as a freshman in 2021 … committed to Clemson on Oct. 2, 2024 … played for Morris Starr at Lakeside. Personal: Born July 4, 2007 … enrolled at Clemson in summer 2025 … pre-business major … first name pronounced “MUH-kye.”