Amaree Williams moves from Florida State edge rusher to Mississippi State linebacker

What Happened

Amaree Williams has transferred from Florida State to Mississippi State and is embracing a move to defense. The former Florida State tight end and defensive end is now expected to work from the linebacker position for the Bulldogs. Williams previously showed two-way production, catching a touchdown pass and recording a sack in the same quarter on a Saturday. His current focus is making an impact on defense and affecting the game from multiple levels. The available report does not include an official Mississippi State statement or a specific timetable for his role.

Why It Matters

• Mississippi State is shifting Williams from an edge-rusher role toward linebacker snaps, changing where his defensive work will begin.
• His move places his pass-rush ability and prior offensive experience inside a broader defensive assignment rather than keeping him at one spot.
• The Bulldogs still have to establish how much of Williams’ production carries into the new position.

THE PATE STATE READ

Williams has already shown he can affect a game on both sides of the ball. Mississippi State is now asking him to build that value from linebacker, where his responsibilities will extend beyond rushing from the edge. Amaree Williams is changing positions, not changing the expectation for impact. The move raises the ceiling for his usage while adding a new layer of defensive work. His first preseason appearances at linebacker will show whether the transition is more than a position label.(Josh has not yet commented.)

What's Next

• Mississippi State’s next preseason practice, with the date not provided in the available source, should show how Williams is being used at linebacker.
• Mississippi State’s next preseason game, once dated, will provide the first reported game setting for his defensive transition.