Mekhi Williams commits to Wisconsin after decommitting from FSU

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Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Mekhi Williams commits to Wisconsin after decommitting from FSU
Summary

Four-star defensive back Mekhi Williams has announced his commitment to play for Wisconsin football in 2027. Williams, who previously committed to Florida State Seminoles, chose Wisconsin over finalists LSU Tigers and Nebraska Cornhuskers. During a YouTube live broadcast, Williams showcased his decision through a cap toss, first discarding caps representing Nebraska and LSU before wearing the Wisconsin cap. He praised the strong relationships built with the coaching staff and the academic programs at Wisconsin. This marks the fifth four-star recruit in Wisconsin's 2027 class, contributing to a total of 17 commitments for that year.

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  • Mekhi Williams is a four-star defensive back from Florida.
  • He previously committed to Florida State before decommitting.
  • Williams chose Wisconsin from a final list that included LSU and Nebraska.
  • He announced his commitment during a live YouTube broadcast.
  • Wisconsin has a total of 17 commitments for the 2027 class.
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The Wisconsin Badgers have scored a big win on the recruitment front on Wednesday, with four-star defensive back Mekhi Williams announcing that he is taking his talents to Madison to play for Wisconsin football in 2027. Williams originally committed to the Florida State Seminoles before decommitting. The Badgers were among the three finalists on Williams’ [...]

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