Miami has landed its top interior offensive line target, securing the commitment of Alabama native Jatori Williams.
A 6-foot-5, 340-pound lineman from Phenix City, Ala., Williams brings power and physicality at the guard position.
Previously committed to Alabama before decommitting in January, the four-star prospect brings a pure guard profile — taking up space in the interior and mauling opposing rushers.
A multi-sport athlete in basketball, the athletic traits translate as he moves his feet well for his size and maintains balance throughout.
His profile is reminiscent of former Miami guard and Alabama native Anez Cooper, driving the opposition into the turf with a point to prove as he gets upfield.
Williams was crystal balled to the Hurricanes last month with a commitment date set for tomorrow, May 22, but decided to push it back last week. However, the staff continued to work and not only got it over the line, but got it done early as he picked the Canes over the likes of FSU, Auburn, Kentucky and Georgia.
Williams joins Sean Tatum as Miami’s interior offensive lineman for the 2027 class, joined by tackle Tyler Ford.
The Hurricanes are now up to 14 commitments this cycle, and five top-100 players so far — three coming this month with Donte Wright, Ai’King Hall and Williams.
This number could possibly grow with Miami LB target AJ Randle announcing his commitment later tonight.
Listen to CanesInSight’s full breakdown of Williams before his commitment below:
SJ never met the size requirements for OL here. They took him despite that as a center. The fact that he can’t snap the ball doesn’t mean he should play guard. He needs to figure out snapping, or go play guard at a lower level.
Our OL coaching can get all benefits of the doubt, but they are dead wrong with what they are doing here.
hard to argue against anything you said ... i was hoping sj was just a mean sob that was winning with leverage and tenacity ... thus far i've been unbelievably wrong
hard to argue against anything you said ... i was hoping sj was just a mean sob that was winning with leverage and tenacity ... thus far i've been unbelievably wrong
I found it odd going into the season the talk was that the OL would look different in November than it did week 1. Why is that? It was almost an acknowledgment the best guys weren’t going out there week 1.
What must be done eventually must be done immediately. I’m hoping after what happened in the second half on Friday, they adjust things. I understand deferring to this staff on OL play in general, but what has gone on here going back to the spring hasn’t made much sense.
