Miami has suffered some bad news on the recruiting trail. Four-star interior offensive lineman Jatori Williams has decommitted from the University of Miami.



Williams released a statement on Twitter following his departure with the Hurricanes:

First, I want to thank the University of Miami coaching staff for the time, effort, and care they have shown me and my family throughout my recruitment. They have done an outstanding job recruiting me and building relationships with us, and I am truly grateful for their belief in me. After careful consideration, I have decided to decommit from the University of Miami and reopen my recruitment. This is a personal decision and does not reflect any disappointment with Miami or its coaching staff. They have been great to me and my family every step of the way. They are elite.As we approach signing day in December, I want to give myself the opportunity to fully evaluate my options and make the best decision for my future. Where I will be for the next 3-4 years is a very important decision for my family and I, It's one that I do not take lightly. I still have a lot of love and respect for Miami, and I am keeping that door open with them as I move forward in this process. Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout this process. I appreciate your understanding.



This is now Miami's third departed prospect in the 2027 recruiting class and this is also Williams' second school he has decommitted from this year (Alabama).

Despite decommitting from the Crimson Tide, he still remains in contact with the Tide's coaching staff and has left the door open to return. On3's Hayes Fawcett released a Twitter post stating that four schools are standing out the most to him: Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, and Florida State.

Williams was viewed as a top-100 prospect according to the 247Sports Recruiting Rankings. The site ranks him as the nation's No. 5 interior offensive linemen and the No. 3 player out of Alabama.

The Hurricanes 2027 recruiting class still remains at the top, ranking as the No. 4 class in the country, sitting just behind Texas A&M (1), Oregon (2), and Notre Dame (3).

 

This kid is deep in the backyard of the $EC. Will be a tough pull. Miami needs guards and more OL in general. Let’s see how the staff closes this class and the portal.

 

We did NOT drop him

 

We did NOT drop him

It’s easy to just dog the kid, say it makes no sense but these things have so many layers. Sucks to lose him but one thing we shouldn’t be worried about is Mario and recruiting. Also, recruiting is not for the weak

 

 

This kid is deep in the backyard of the $EC. Will be a tough pull. Miami needs guards and more OL in general. Let’s see how the staff closes this class and the portal.

**** the SEC territory bull****. Mario pulls guys from wherever the **** he wants. This isn't Manny Diaz and Al Golden anymore where you sing campfire songs and take weird *** pictures before the season begins.

 

Remember that time Baby Jesus de-comitted?

 

Remember that time Baby Jesus de-comitted?

No

 

Remember that time Baby Jesus de-comitted?

Dont forget Blount who decommitted and committed to FSU before jumping back.

 

So if I’m reading between the lines,

1. He took a secret visit.
2. Miami says if you do that, then you need to decommit.
3. We only take commitments from those that are willing to shut it down.
4. We are still interested and want to win him back.

I see some posts questioning the decommit because he don’t understand he can have immediate PT.

But I would say it’s because it’s obvious a position of need that you might think to reevaluate your worth, especially if some SEC teams are willing to bump up the number.

Should be interesting. I trust Mario to figure this out. They rolled the dice this year but next year we not taking any chances.

 

Gaby says distance became a big factor

But Miami isn’t out of it

Yea we are. These decommits very rarely come back.

 

Yeah, you're right. I understand fans only look at things from their perspective

Yes

 

You think these recruits agents are telling them that? Lol. Im not saying thats the reason he decommitted. But lets not act like the majority of these recruits are up on the latest updates in the political theater either. They can be easily persuaded.

nah of course not. most likely, his agent cant even name both chambers of congress.

 

Gaby says distance became a big factor

But Miami isn’t out of it

isnt he from alabama? thats what? a 1.5 hour flight

 

We did NOT drop him

Have you ever jumped on when good news is posted?

 

Never felt like a real cane to me . Profile wasnt right

Can you elaborate please. Trying to see what I missed!!!!!
I live in Columbus, Ga 10 min from his High School... I've seen a Huge Young man that plays nasty, Looks like he belongs in Coral Gables

Just so you know I was born and raised in Hallandale Bch, Fl. #954 #Broward

 

Gaby says distance became a big factor

But Miami isn’t out of it

Impossible, my well-placed sources on the message board say it is one of 7 reasons:

1. He sucks
2. Another school is overpaying
3. He needs immediate playing time
4. He's getting bad advice
5. Miami is actually dropping him, he isn't decommitting
6. He was never a real Cane
7. He sucks

Sure, distance from home sounds logical, but I trust the people really in the know -- Miami message board patrons.

 

isnt he from alabama? thats what? a 1.5 hour flight

Bruh, he could Uber to Auburn if he wanted to.

 

Saw SJ play in the second half against Clemson and didn’t want the smoke….

 

Hope we can get him back into the fold but doubt it. Going to need to dip into the portal for a OL or two.

 

Gaby says distance became a big factor

But Miami isn’t out of it

isnt he from alabama? thats what? a 1.5 hour flight

Probably a ton of local pressure if I had to guess. I get what you’re saying, but Auburn is a stones throw from his hometown. We don’t know the family dynamics, but I’m not shocked that distance became a factor with an SEC school 20 minutes away. Regardless how bad they are.