TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Jesse Williams is hoping to be the next Terrence Cody: a supersized junior college transfer who makes a big impact on Alabama’s defensive line.
Williams has more tattoos, a little less girth and an accent from Down Under not Down South. But Crimson Tide fans would be ecstatic if the Australian out of Arizona Western Community College works out nearly as well as his JUCO-to-Bama predecessor on the defensive line.
The 6-foot-4, 325-pounder from Brisbane has been hearing Cody’s name frequently since enrolling at Alabama in January as one of the nation’s top-rated JUCO prospects.
“I’ve heard it actually quite a lot,” said Williams, who is going through spring practice. “He did really well playing nose tackle here, and I’m looking forward to doing the same type of thing.”
Mount Cody was a first-team All-America selection in each of his two seasons at Alabama, and an instant fan favorite with the help of his 350-pound plus frame and cool nickname.
Williams has the accent thing going for him. And an impressive array of tattoos on his legs, arms and chest.
And he made quite the impression on teammates even before spring practices began Monday, both in the weight room and just strolling around
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