Mekhi Williams commits to Wisconsin Badgers as top-rated defensive back
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 10:04 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Mekhi Williams, a four-star defensive back from Florida, has committed to the Wisconsin Badgers. His commitment on June 3 follows a decommitment from Florida State just days prior. Williams is recognized as the highest-rated Badgers DB out of high school in 26 years, a distinction last held by Brett Bell in 2001. This commitment marks Wisconsin's fourth in four days, improving their standing in the 247Sports recruiting rankings.
- •Williams decommitted from Florida State on May 31.
- •He became Wisconsin's top recruit upon his commitment.
- •His rating surpasses that of any Badgers DB since 2001.
- •Wisconsin has climbed into the top 15 of recruiting rankings.
- •This is the team's fourth commitment in four days.
- 10:04 AMYahoo Sports — Mekhi Williams becomes highest-rated Wisconsin DB in a quarter-century
"The Wisconsin Badgers didn't just hit a home run; they hit a grand slam when they added Mekhi Williams.
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