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FSU football: Fans react to Hykeem Williams commitment to Noles

ByKelvin Hunt|
LOUISVILLE, KY - SEPTEMBER 16: Head coach Mike Norvell of the Florida State Seminoles and team take the field before the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Cardinal Stadium on September 16, 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, KY - SEPTEMBER 16: Head coach Mike Norvell of the Florida State Seminoles and team take the field before the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Cardinal Stadium on September 16, 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

It has been a long time since FSU football fans could cheer the Noles getting a commitment from a five-star wide receiver.

It hasn’t happened since the 2015 recruiting cycle when George Campbell committed to the Noles.

However, five-star wide receiver Hykeem Williams changed that history with his commitment Friday afternoon.

The Florida native chose among FSU, Texas A&M, Alabama, Georgia, and Pittsburgh. Most folks felt the battle came down to FSU and Texas A&M, with the Noles beating out the former FSU coach after Williams observed that offense in person against Miami last week.

Nole fans were cautiously optimistic despite predictions of Williams trending in their direction.

However, they exploded once the commitment became official.

Fan Reaction

@ChopChat_ @Nolecast @Noles247 @Warchant @FSUFootball Me when he throw the FSU hat and picked up miami’s! pic.twitter.com/H1WrFnwUJs

— James Thompson (@mynoles) September 23, 2022

How about them Seminoles pic.twitter.com/nofcRYixB2

— Franklin Saint ❄️ (@_fresh_princeee) September 23, 2022

Man, Hykeem loves his mama that much, was drawn to how hard FSU works, and he had PDub and Snoop on site as part of his crew? 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 This dude is already one of my favorites.

— Sir Stewart Wallace, guest starring as himself (@lawdy15) September 23, 2022

BOOM!!!! Great day to be a Florida State Seminole! #NoleFamily has a #BIGTIME #PLAYMAKER coming to #Tribe23 Future is bright in Tallahassee!! #KeepCLIMBing pic.twitter.com/UgzzUNSNhK

— Mike Norvell (@Coach_Norvell) September 23, 2022

Thoughts

FSU fans have every right to celebrate the hard work of the coaching staff. It’s been a long time since the program has gotten a receiver ranked this high, and it hurts even more because George Campbell never lived up to his five-star ranking.

Not to mention getting difference-makers at the skill positions is something FSU must continue to do if they want to get back to elite status.

Johnny Wilson and Mycah Pittman are former top 100ish players in their respective recruiting cycles, and we can see the impact they have made on the FSU offense already. Williams ranks as the No. 22 nationally, No. 4 wide receiver, and No. 5 player in Florida. Williams lists at 6’3′ and 205 pounds.

More importantly, Williams hails from South Florida, within the imaginary fence the Miami Hurricanes love to talk about regarding recruiting. FSU coaches also signed his former high school teammate, Omar Graham Jr. in the last recruiting cycle.

It looks like this staff has finally started making inroads in the state after a rough start due to COVID and lack of in-state relationships. If they continue winning, things could get spooky in Tallahassee.

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