FSU football loses top recruit Mekhi Williams to Wisconsin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 10:06 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Mekhi Williams, a 4-star safety and Florida State Seminoles' highest-rated commit, has decommitted after a visit to Wisconsin. Williams, who is ranked as the No. 31 player in the USA TODAY Florida Top 100, announced his commitment to the Badgers shortly afterward. Florida State has struggled with decommitments, losing four commitments in the current recruiting cycle, including three Top 100 players. The Seminoles previously faced similar issues, losing numerous recruits in recent years. With increasing competition from schools like Florida, Miami, and Louisville, Florida State's recruiting efforts appear to be faltering amid financial scrutiny and coaching uncertainties.
- •Mekhi Williams decommits from FSU after visiting Wisconsin.
- •He is ranked as a 4-star recruit and the No. 31 player in Florida.
- •FSU has lost four commitments in the current cycle.
- •The program has faced similar issues in past recruiting classes.
- •Competition from schools like Florida and Miami is increasing.
- 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — FSU football loses another top recruit. Why does this keep happening?
"The Florida State Seminoles' highest-rated commit, Lennard safety Mekhi Williams, decommitted before naming Wisconsin. Here's why that matters.
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