{"id":291014,"date":"2026-05-31T18:04:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T18:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/291014\/"},"modified":"2026-05-31T18:04:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T18:04:10","slug":"blue-chip-safety-decommits-from-florida-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/291014\/","title":{"rendered":"Blue-chip safety decommits from Florida State"},"content":{"rendered":"

Florida State<\/a> has lost its top commitment in the 2027 recruiting cycle<\/a>. Four-star safety Mekhi Williams, who pledged in March of 2025, announced on social media Sunday that he is decommitting from the program. The move comes after he officially visited the Wisconsin Badgers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“After careful consideration, and a long talk with my family, I have decided to decommit and will not be attending Florida State. I truly appreciate all the time, effort, and support you have shown me through the process. I wish the program success. Thanks again to the coaches for everything!” Williams said.<\/p>\n

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He is the nation’s No. 197 recruit and the No. 17 safety per 247Sports composite rankings. He’s also the No. 21 prospect in the state of Florida.<\/p>\n

FSU still has some nice talent with four-star recruit linebacker Gregory Batson and edge Anthony Cavallaro, plus they landed three-star defensive lineman Eric Vaulx Jr. on Sunday morning. However, losing Williams is a major blow and another indication of how the Seminoles are struggling in the recruiting department.<\/p>\n

As things currently sit, Florida State has the No. 39 recruiting class nationally and the No. 9 class in the ACC for the 2027 cycle, according to Rivals<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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