OTF Premium Jonah Williams Note (Thursday 2:58 PM)

[Blake Munroe]

We’ve been getting A LOT of Jonah Williams questions lately, so I spoke with some sources regarding where things currently stand with him. 

Williams, an early enrollee, will be a two-sport athlete on the Forty Acres. He’ll attempt to balance both football and baseball, which is no easy task.

Toward the end of football season, Williams fractured his clavicle on his left arm. Both staffs do not want to rush him and have been working to rehab that injury as efficiently as possible. 

One source close to the baseball program told me that there is no definitive timetable for Williams return. 

“I’m not sure. Hoping to be cleared for some stuff and we’ll go from there,” said the source. 

Williams is doing certain work outs trying to balance being in both baseball and football shape at the same time. 

He also works with both the football and baseball staff at different parts of the day. 

As for where he’ll end up on the diamond, I’ve been told that will all work itself out as he continues to get healthier. On the mound or in the outfield are the two options, but the quicker path to earlier playing time will be pitching… for now. 

[Realist Horn]

Clavicle on his left arm with most likely make throwing for a left handed difficult. Has he progressed to throwing off the mound yet?  

[Blake Munroe]

1 hour ago, Realist Horn said:

Clavicle on his left arm with most likely make throwing for a left handed difficult. Has he progressed to throwing off the mound yet?  

No. He is not throwing at all at this point. 

I would temper any expectations of him right now, to be honest. 

[Caver60]

Man, that will be impressive to watch.

My son plays D1 baseball. I can’t imagine what playing two sports at that level would be like. Seems like pitching would be the better route for him in terms of getting arm rest during football, but then again both pitching and hitting benefit from work during the fall to be ready for spring.

[UT_Ro]

If Jameis (Crab Legs) Winston did it Jonah can

[Burnt Orange Horn]

I thought the clavicle bone was part of the shoulder?  Never took physiology though.

 

[Alex Butler]

20 minutes ago, Burnt Orange Horn said:

I thought the clavicle bone was part of the shoulder?  Never took physiology though.

 

It is part of the shoulder but it really depends where the bone was broken how comfortable he’s going to feel throwing or swinging especially because he is left handed. 

[Blake Munroe]

 

[Burnt Orange Horn]

On 1/23/2025 at 10:06 PM, Alex Butler said:

It is part of the shoulder but it really depends where the bone was broken how comfortable he’s going to feel throwing or swinging especially because he is left handed. 

Thank you!  Now if we could just peak at his chart.