Hykeem Williams names Miami football finalist likes culture change

Four-star Fort Lauderdale Stranahan wide receiver Hykeem Williams is the latest 2023 prospect to notice a change in the culture of the Miami football program. Williams commented about the Hurricanes’ culture after naming them as one of his six finalists on Sunday with Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, Pitt and Texas A&M.

Williams is the 41st nationally ranked player, the seventh WR and 11th in Florida in the Class of 2023. Texas A&M is the prohibitive projected favorite to receive a commitment from Williams. The Aggies are given an 84.3 percent chance to receive a commitment from Williams per the On3.Com prediction machine.

Miami is second on the On3 projection with a 4.3 percent chance to receive a commitment from Williams. The Hurricanes received three early 247 Sports crystal balls for Williams before the last two have been logged to Texas A&M. Miami currently has two WRs committed to the 2023 class.

Four-star wideout Robby Washington and three-star Lamar Seymore are committed to the 2023 Miami class. Williams has taken a half dozen visits to Miami, two since Mario Cristobal was hired in December. On3 spoke to Williams about his six finalists. Georgia is the only other school Williams mentions the culture.

"“They are changing the culture fasho around there and that’s the home team, so you gotta love the home team.”"

Williams has a visit to Georgia beginning June 17 and Pittsburgh the following weekend. Those are the only two official visits Williams currently has scheduled per 247 Sports and On3.Com. Williams is 6’3 and 195 pounds. As a junior in 2021, Williams had 31 receptions for 693 yards and nine touchdowns.

Williams added 205 yards on five punt returns. Clemson transfer Frank Ladson is the only scholarship WR on the Miami football roster who is at least 6’3. Miami needs to add size to their WR corps for the future. Williams would add a needed element for Miami with the ability to win 50/50 balls.