USC Commit Earns Unique Comparison to Wrestling Legend
USC Commit Earns Unique Comparison to Wrestling Legend originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
One would think a future USC Trojans player would earn comparisons to a past school legend. Yet quarterback Jonas Williams never got compared to Caleb Williams, or even Matt Leinart and Carson Palmer.
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Instead he earned a comparison to a wrestling legend from World Wrestling Entertainment by one analyst.
The dual-threat passer was dubbed "The Undertaker" by 247Sports recruiting analyst Andrew Ivins during Elite 11. Williams got to throw the football at the event that hosts the nation's top prep passers.
So why did Ivins hand Williams the title of "Undertaker?" Did Williams tombstone piledrive his way to the top of the leaderboard? Or chokeslam the competition? Ivins described Williams as one who rose up and recovered from a rough start.
Sep 7, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Utah State Aggies during the fourth quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Jonathan Hui-Imagn ImagesJonathan Hui-Imagn Images
"Jonas Williams, the Undertaker. It's like the guy that comes back alive," Ivins explained. "I thought the touch he showed, his ability to throw around different coverages, it's easy to get excited."
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Williams clearly improved and showed "Undertaker" traits in front of Ivins. Becoming the guy who resurrected himself. The USC commit never took home the event's Most Valuable Player honor, though.
Dia Bell of American Heritage High in Fort Lauderdale earned the MVP nod. The son of former NBA player Raja Bell also made history: He's the first Texas quarterback commit to leave Elite 11 as the tournament's MVP winner.
Williams is still fueling intrigue for his USC future. The dual-threat flipped from Oregon back in February -- which set off USC's incredible rise to the top of the recruiting rankings. He's now one of 30 verbal commits before July.
Related: 5-Star Guard Prospect Reveals Why He's Liking USC
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
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