Fighting Irish’s Williams invests in hometown of Hannibal by holding ‘Future Pro Day Combine’

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | July 21, 2025
Hannibal native Aneyas Williams, right, who will be a sophomore running back at the University of Notre Dame, works with a young football player during Sunday's "Future Day Pro Combine," held at the Hannibal Middle School. | Shane Hulsey photo

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Aneyas Williams did not want to miss a chance to give back to the community that gave so much to him. Together with Hannibal Youth Football director Beau Viehmann and an eager group of volunteers, Williams, a 2024 Hannibal graduate and sophomore running back for the University of Notre Dame, put together…

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Keeping everybody on their Tippy Toes: Williams uses family dog to help make Notre Dame his college choice

By David Adam, MRN Editor | December 17, 2022
Aneyas Williams adjusts a Notre Dame hat on his head while holding Tippy Toes, the family dog, following the announcement of his college commitment on Friday night in Korf Gym in Hannibal, Mo. At left are his mom, Sarah Williams, and his brother, James Branch II. At right is his sister, Olivia Williams. | Photo courtesy of Mathew Kirby

HANNIBAL, Mo. — A plastic baggie filled with marshmallows helped keep quiet the biggest secret in Hannibal a little bit longer. Aneyas Williams, the No. 1 all-purpose back in the 2024 recruiting class according to Rivals.com, and Tippy Toes, the family dog dressed like a leprechaun, combined to announce Williams’ decision to attend the University…

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