He knows both sides of the ball and he knows them well.

2020 Lake Minneola (Fl.) ATH Jalen Williams is a freak. At 6'2" playing receiver on offense and corner on defense this kid can flat out ball.

In the current state of how pass-happy the game of football has gotten it is certainly important to have length on both sides of the ball. Every elite offense has a go to receiver over 6-foot tall, meaning you have to have someone equal in length to cover guys like that. Jalen is that guy.

"There's not a lot of size at corner," said Williams when asked about where he thinks he will play for the Hilltoppers next season. "I have the speed to keep up with receivers and the length to create pass-breakups with bigger guys."

Playing both ways is nothing but beneficial for guys like Williams. On offense Williams' favorite route is without a doubt the bubble screen. Take a look a his offensive highlights from this season and tell me otherwise.

Running routes on offense creates a mirror image in the heads of guys like Williams who play both ways. These guys know the technique and footwork to look for when lining up on the defensive side of the ball.

"I want to play wide receiver," said Williams. "I have a lot more comfort on offense, but I think I will be used at cornerback because of my size advantage."

Williams says he speaks to linebackers coach Maurice Crum the most on the Hilltoppers coaching staff. This gives a pretty good indication on what side of the ball the two-star athlete might play.

"Coach Crum and I text every week," claimed Williams. "He's like a big brother to me and a cool guy to hang around."

When asked about who he models his game after Williams proudly stated Super Bowl champion cornerback Richard Sherman. Sherman was also a wide receiver in high school, switching to corner at Stanford University.

"I can relate to to switching positions like he did, the height that he has at the position, and I've always respected his positive mindset on the football field," stated Williams.

Williams has not yet scheduled his official visit and mentioned he will probably run track to "keep busy" in the spring. An athlete with the length and long stride like Williams can only improve his speed with track experience.

On the defensive side of the ball Williams brings physicality to the corner position. He busts guys off the line with his hands and presses them to the sideline on deep routes. Of course it doesn't hurt to have the hands of a receiver as well.

Former Hilltopper comparison: DeAndre Farris

Coming out of high school Farris also played both ways. Farris was actually recruited to be an all-purpose back but switched to corner after his redshirt season on the Hill.

Just like Farris, Williams brings physicality and quickness to the corner position. Farris had the ability to use his hands to jam receivers off of the line, as well as receiver-like hands from years of offensive experience.

In high school Farris' favorite route was the bubble screen. He had the ability to take it to the house on any given play.

Rather than the raw agility and speed Farris used to evade defenders, Williams uses his lanky legs to out-stride would be tacklers. Both athletes were used in similar manners in the passing game in their respective high school offenses.

Named team captain and All C-USA while at WKU, Farris thrived in his swtich to the defensive side of the ball. Williams will look to have the same success as he figures out his role for the Hilltoppers in 2020.