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).

 

Recruiting and rational aren't a common intersection, but if he is serious about his development, I have a hard time processing how he would be better off in Auburn/Golesh system versus ours. We rely on our G to move people against their will, not just get in their way as we move the pocket and **** around on the perimeter. If he's living some SEC fantasy and wants to be in "that region," fine, Georgia, whatever, at least it makes football sense.

quick look at ga class and they have 6 ol committed currently

 

quick look at ga class and they have 6 ol committed currently

poking holes in their theories. kid just wanted money.

 

quick look at ga class and they have 6 ol committed currently

He’s going to Auburn

 

Then he goes to auburn. People take recruiting high school kids in a way that’s unhealthy. Ill
Say this again. Miami always pivots and ends up better off. We missed on jacobs and ended up with multiple 5 star commits. We will be fine

 

Then he goes to auburn. People take recruiting high school kids in a way that’s unhealthy. Ill
Say this again. Miami always pivots and ends up better off. We missed on jacobs and ended up with multiple 5 star commits. We will be fine

im not worried about recruiting with Mario. he finds a way.

 

im not worried about recruiting with Mario. he finds a way.

My guess is the money will be added onto jacobs or we will pivot to a player already committed later in the process. Or ( and what would be smart ) is to use it to buy an instant starter from the portal. We need DTs we need more O lineman.

 

One of favorite players in the class. Get the Auburn talk, but hope Mario stays in this kid.

 

poking holes in their theories. kid just wanted money.

Like Anakin Skywalker, perhaps he simply does not like sand. And South Florida has many beaches.

 

We need this big youngster back in the class badly. We need road graders at OG in the 2027 class badly.

Go Canes

 

Who's in the Jatori Williams sweepstakes? One of the country's most coveted OL sets OVs to four schools

Jatori Williams has dates set to check out Auburn, Alabama, Florida State, and Georgia

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Miami is still recruiting him and he’s OVing at the four schools previously mentioned: Alabama, Auburn, Georgia and Florida State

 

 

Jatori Williams opened up his recruitment when he decommitted from Miami last week to kick off a sweepstakes of southeastern schools vying for the four-star offensive lineman. First things first, Miami is still in play for the Phenix City (Ala.) Central interior lineman. The Hurricanes received a pledge from Williams back in May and highly value the Top 100 prospect, so they'll continue to recruit Williams and he'll remain open to hearing out the Hurricanes. In the meantime, four other schools will get official visits from Williams — he's only taken one official visit so far, to Miami over the summer — over the next month: Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, and Georgia.

–Alabama on Oct. 24
–Florida State on Oct. 31
–Auburn on Nov. 7
–Georgia on Nov. 14

It's also worth noting that Miami has two home games following the Georgia visit, so a chance to return to Coral Gables for an unofficial visit is viable if needed or wanted.

Auburn was initially slated for this weekend's upcoming game against LSU. From a schedule perspective, the later date made sense for Williams — who resides about 45 minutes south of Auburn — and also gives the Tigers a visit weekend closer to the Early Signing Period to make a lasting impression on Williams. And a dark horse in all of this is Florida State, which tried to get Williams on campus earlier this season and has a long-standing relationship with him. Job security is a factor here, and having a clearer sense of Mike Norvell's status with the university could move the needle in this recruitment.

Williams is expected to take all four official visits and will then enter decision-making mode.

 

 

Whole lotta mid there kid....have fun at Auburn, you couldve contributed here but Miami isn't for everyone, only champions

 

Think he'll commit to fsu

 

Next!

 

It’s obvious he doesn’t want to go far away from home when you see FSU there. If this kid comes to Miami he would transfer the next season. The signs are there. We don’t need that. Move on. He is not the next coming of Quentin Nelson.

 

It’s obvious he doesn’t want to go far away from home when you see FSU there. If this kid comes to Miami he would transfer the next season. The signs are there. We don’t need that. Move on. He is not the next coming of Quentin Nelson.

Seems like it. Not a culture fit. Not of the team but of the big city. Feels like he will get homesick in a year or so anyways

 

Kids wants to stay in the dirty south for college. He is a country kid. All good next recruit up

 

Please go to fsu. He reminds me of that Lucas guy many years ago