Mallard Creek QB Williams: "I'm firm" with UNC

Mallard Creek quarterback Marquise Williams, a candidate for a national player of the year award, said he remains firm in his commitment to North Carolina, despite the NCAA investigation into the Tar Heels’ program.

Williams, a 6-foot-4, 220-pound senior, took an official visit to North Carolina for Saturday’s 21-17 win against William & Mary. He said he plans to graduate in December and enroll in college in January.

“As of right now, I’m firm in my commitment,” Williams said. “I know everybody is saying different and they’ve been calling and asking me, but I plan to sign with UNC.”

Williams has led the Mavericks to a 10-0 record and a national ranking in several polls. Mallard Creek is No. 3 in the Observer’s Sweet 16. In last week’s 76-30 win against West Charlotte, he Williams threw for six touchdowns and ran for another, accounting for more than 450 yards.

For the season, he’s thrown for 2,565 yards and 38 touchdowns. He’s rushed for 875 yards.