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Juwaan Williams on Junior Bowl Roster
All-star game for juniors is today at 7 p.m. at Grady Stadium in Atlanta.
quarterback Juwaan Williams is expected to take the field today for the Georgia Junior Bowl, touted by its organizers as the first all-star football game of its kind showcasing the top junior football players in the state of Georgia.
Williams is on the East All-Stars roster as a wide receiver.
Kickoff will be at 7 p.m. today at Stadium. The game will be televised live on ESPN3.
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The 6-foot, 170-pound Williams was instrumental in leading Tucker to the state Class AAAA championship earlier this month, culimating in a 22-7 win over Lovejoy in the final.
Williams rushed for 617 yards and 11 touchdowns, and passed for 557 yards and seven TDs, according to DeKalb County Statistics. He also led the defense with three interceptions.
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The purpose of the Georgia Junior Bowl is to enhance student athletes recruiting exposure before their senior year and to aide in the their development academically, athletically and socially, according to the event's website.
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