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One-on-One with the Huskers: William Yancy
One-on-One with freshman defensive end William Yancy
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Yancy's mouth is watering to play early
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Yancy had something to prove
Nebraska commitment, William Yancy, wanted to represent
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William Yancy: Makes Commitment
Headed to Big 12
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DE William Yancy: Makes Commitment
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Yancy makes his decision public!
One of the best DEs in the West makes his commitment
-by BigRedReport.com Dec 19, 2006
William Yancy: Cancels Visit
Will he Visit Oklahoma?
-by Scout.com Dec 15, 2006
Yancy says Nebraska was a "9.9"!
Huskers make big impression on DE from Arizona
-by BigRedReport.com Dec 10, 2006
Yancy in Lincoln right now
Nebraska hosting another from Arizona
-by BigRedReport.com Dec 8, 2006
DE William Yancy: New Visit
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William Yancy
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 230 40: 4.70
Position: DE
Date of Birth: 01/09/1989
Birthplace: Glendale,  AZ
Year: Class of 2007
High School: Ironwood HS
(Glendale, AZ)

2007 Scout.com HS Football Rankings (full list):
Pos: DE Pos Rank: #60 Pos Rating:

Scout.com Player Evaluation:
STRENGTHS
 Athleticism
 Pass Rushing Skills
 Quickness off Ball
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
 Size
Has the right height to be an effective defensive end but needs to add weight. Is very athletic and has good quickness off the line of scrimmage.


Biography:
Yancy during his senior season was a disruptive force, racking up 80 tackles, with 10 sacks, 12 TFL, 2 FF, 1 FR, and 4 blocked passes.

Schools like him at defensive end at the next level but a few, speaking to his athleticism, are talking to him about the possibility of playing tight end.

Tallied 66 tackles and 11 sacks as a junior for Glendale (Ariz.) Ironwood. William Yancy: "I just like causing chaos." Has achieved a qualifying score on the SAT is in fine shape academically.


Scout.com Combine Results (full list):
Location: Los Angeles
Year: 2006
Height: 6-4
Weight: 227
40-Yard Dash: 4.95
Short Shuttle: 4.53
Vertical Jump: 27.0"
3-Cone: 7.82
Broad Jump: 9-0

Schools of Interest:
SchoolInterest LevelOffer? Attended Camp?Visit DateSigned LOI?
Nebraska Verbal Yes   12/08/2006
Arizona State No Interest Yes 09/30/2006  
Purdue No Interest Yes   09/23/2006  
UCLA No Interest No   None  
USC No Interest No   None