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BREAKING: Nation’s Top RB Landen Williams-Callis Reveals Decision
Texas Superstar Running Back Landen Williams-Callis Set to Announce College Choice Tonight
Who Is Landen Williams-Callis?
Imagine a high school football player so good that over 70 colleges wanted him to play for them. That’s Landen Williams-Callis! He’s a running back (the player who carries the football and tries to run past the other team) from Randle High School in Texas, and experts say he’s the best high school running back in the entire state.
Important Point: A "running back" is like the star runner on a football team. Their job is to take the ball and run as far as they can toward the end zone to score touchdowns!
The Big Announcement Is Happening Tonight!
Mark your calendars! Landen will reveal which college he’s choosing at a special ceremony.
When and Where to Watch
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Time | 6:45 p.m. (today) |
| Where to Watch | • ABC13.com (website) • Free ABC13 app • Anywhere you stream ABC13 (like Disney+ under the "Live" tab) |
You don’t need cable—just an internet connection!
His "Final Five" Colleges
Out of those 70+ offers, Landen narrowed it down to five finalists. Think of it like picking your favorite ice cream flavor from a giant menu—he tasted them all and picked his top five:
- University of Houston (staying close to home!)
- Texas A&M University (the Aggies!)
- University of Texas (the Longhorns!)
- SMU (Southern Methodist University)
- University of Missouri (the Tigers!)
He’ll pick one of these schools to continue both his football career and his education.
Mind-Blowing Stats That Made Him Famous
Landen didn’t just get 70 offers by accident. Look at what he’s done in just three years at Randle High School:
- 3,502 rushing yards in his last season alone (that’s running almost 2 miles with the ball!)
- 7,554 total career rushing yards so far
- Only 3,828 yards away from breaking the Texas all-time high school record of 11,382 yards (set by Keagan Ash from Mount Pleasant)
Fun Fact: A "rushing yard" is every yard a player gains by running with the ball. So 7,554 yards means if you put all his runs in a straight line, he’s run over 4.3 miles total in games!
His Team Has Been Nearly Unstoppable
It’s not just about Landen—his whole team, the Randle Lions, has been incredible with him:
- 42 wins, only 3 losses in his three years (that’s a .933 winning percentage—like getting an A+ on almost every test!)
- Two straight state championship appearances (the biggest games in Texas high school football)
- Won their FIRST-EVER state championship in 2024 beating South Oak Cliff 38-35
- Landen ran for 102 yards and a touchdown in that championship game
- He was named Game MVP (Most Valuable Player)!
He Gives Back, Too
Landen remembers where he came from. He recently donated to the youth football league where he first started playing as a kid. It’s like a pro athlete giving new equipment to the little league team they played on at age 7!
Important Point: Great athletes don’t just play well—they help the next generation. Landen’s donation shows he cares about his community.
Quick Summary
| What Happened | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Who | Landen Williams-Callis, top TX high school RB |
| What | College commitment announcement |
| When | 6:45 p.m. today |
| Where to Watch | ABC13.com, ABC13 app, Disney+ (Live tab), any ABC13 stream |
| Final 5 Schools | UH, Texas A&M, Texas, SMU, Missouri |
| Career Yards | 7,554 (3,828 from state record) |
| Team Record | 42-3, 2024 State Champs, 2 title game appearances |
| Bonus | Donated to his childhood youth league |
FAQ: Your Questions Answered
What time exactly is the announcement?
6:45 p.m. today. Set a reminder!
Do I need a cable subscription to watch?
Nope! It’s free on ABC13.com, the ABC13 app, and Disney+ (under the "Live" tab). Just need internet.
What does "rushing yards" mean?
Every time a player runs with the ball and gains ground, those yards count as "rushing yards." It’s the main stat for running backs.
How many colleges offered him a scholarship?
Over 70! That’s an enormous number—most top players get 20-30 offers. 70+ shows how special he is.
What happens after he announces?
He’ll sign a National Letter of Intent (a formal promise to play for that college), graduate high school, then join his new team for summer workouts before the college season starts.
Stay tuned to ABC13 for the live reveal—this is a moment Texas football fans won’t want to miss!
