Mekhi Williams, a four-star defensive back from Lennard High School in Ruskin, Fla., posted Monday that Miami defensive backs coach Zac Etheridge stopped by, writing, "Thank you @ZacEtheridge4 for stopping by!"
Miami back in to see FSU commit Mekhi Williams. https://t.co/EOa2AOzQt7 https://t.co/tjRuerh6Q6
— Gaby Urrutia (@GabyUrrutia247) January 26, 2026
4-star defensive back Mekhi Williams
Williams is listed at 6-foot-2, 167 pounds, and has been committed to Florida State since March 26, 2025.
Florida State, for its part, can hope that the time and consistency they have put into Williams will pay off. Williams has been committed since March 2025, and there aren't really a lot of signs of wavering as his recruitment continues. Obviously he will be appreciative for programs still reaching out, but even with the modern recruiting landscape, it's still hard to flip a kid who is comfortable. Regardless, Miami might just have a chance
ESPN gives Williams a Scout Grade of 82, with rankings that include No. 10 at safety, No. 8 in Florida, and No. 91 in the ESPN Junior 300. Other services have him in a similar range with slightly different numbers. 247Sports ranks No. 133 nationally, No. 12 at safety, and No. 15 in Florida.
In the 2025 season, Williams logged 33 total tackles (18 solo) and two interceptions. Williams has 110 interception return yards across his varsity career, including 75 interception return yards in 2024-25 and 35 interception return yards in 2023-24.
Miami 2026 high school DB signees
- Jaelen Waters, CB, Armwood (St. Petersburg, Fla.)
- Brody Jennings, DB, Mandarin (Jacksonville, Fla.)
- Camdin Portis, CB, Myers Park (Charlotte, N.C.)
- Cortez Redding, DB, Jonesboro (Atlanta)
- Jontavius Wyman, DB, Jonesboro (Atlanta)
- JJ Dunnigan Jr., DB, Manhattan (Manhattan, Kan.)
Miami Hurricanes 2027 high school football commits
- Demarcus Deroche (ATH), Cardinal Gibbons (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
- Ah'Mari Stevens (WR), Chaminade-Madonna Prep (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
- Jaylyn Jones (S), McArthur (Davie, Fla.)
- Zaquan Linton (OT), Palm Beach Central (West Palm Beach, Fla.)