Hokies' Williams receives prep honor

Updated: February 3, 2010, 11:19 AM ET

MIAMI -- New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams was notified Wednesday that his youngest son, Chase, was named to the Super Prep All American Football Team.

Chase Williams, a linebacker, has committed to Virginia Tech, where he is currently enrolled and attending classes.

"We are proud of him," Gregg Williams said via text message Wednesday morning. "Let this be the start of good news to the Williams family during Super Bowl week!!"

Chase Williams, 6 feet 3 and 240 pounds, runs the 40 in 4.61 seconds and bench-pressed 225 pounds 25 times in the combine for college-bound players. During his senior season of high school, he had 173 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 12 forced fumbles, 11 sacks and four interceptions. He finished his prep career with double-digit tackles in 27 straight games.

Adam Schefter is ESPN's NFL Insider.