Marquise Williams

A four-star quarterback recruit out of high school, Williams committed to North Carolina over Michigan, Florida, Stanford and others. After sharing the starting duties as a sophomore, he became the full-time starter as a junior and set several school records, including total yards of offense, although he re-broke several of those marks in 2015. Williams leaves Chapel Hill with the school record for touchdowns responsible for (99 - 61 passing, 35 rushing, three receiving).

he has adequate arm strength with a smooth release to test throws downfield, although his vision is much better as a runner than passer. williams has the foot quicks, core strength and instincts of a running back to escape pressure and create on his own. however as a passer, his sloppy body rhythm and mechanics lead to accuracy and timing issues. williams will throw a strike downfield, but then follow up with a poor decision or sporadic throw, lacking the consistency the next level requires.

--Dane Brugler (4/28/16)

SuperPrep All-America • Parade All-America • Member of Tom Lemming’s All-America Team • The No. 9 dual-threat quarterback in the country by Rivals.com and a member of the Rivals250 • Considered the No. 10 prospect in North Carolina by Rivals.com • Ranked the No. 16 quarterback in the country by Scout.com • Rated the No. 15 quarterback in the country by SuperPrep • Member of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl team • Member of the Orlando Sentinel’s All-Southern Team • Completed 170 of 254 attempts (67 percent) for 3,034 yards, 45 touchdowns and eight interceptions as a senior • The passing yards rank 19th in Mecklenburg county history and the passing touchdowns is sixth best in county history • Also rushed for 1,147 yards and 19 more scores and was named the Area Offensive Player of the Year and conference offensive player of the year • Threw for 2,100 yards, rushed for 1,400 yards and accounted for 40 total touchdowns in 2009 • Passed for 2,300 yards, rushed for 1,000 yards and accounted for 37 touchdowns as a sophomore • Helped guide his team from a 1-win season as a freshman to the playoffs as a junior and senior • Coached by Mike Palmeiri.

Son of Bernard Whiteside and Lisa Williams • Born Oct. 5, 1992 • Communication studies major • Nickname is “Quise” • Would most like to play professionally for the Miami Dolphins • Says his favorite possession is his English bulldog named Bella • People say he looks like actor Morris Chestnut • Favorite TV show is “Walking Dead” • Wears No. 12 because of his cousin.

2015

passing
ATT	YPA	PCT	YDS	INT	TD	COMPLETIONS
357.0	8.6	0.613	3072.0	10.0	24.0	219.0

rushing
YPC	TD	YDS	CAR	LONG
6.0	13.0	948.0	158.0	46.0

receiving
REC	YPR	TD	LONG	YDS
1.0	37.0	1.0	37.0	37.0