When a program signs a 5-star recruit, it’s a monumental moment as everyone hopes that they’re landing a first round pick. The hope can quickly die down however, when a prospect makes it to campus and clearly doesn’t live up to the hype and with the transfer portal a 5-star can be gone within a year. The Florida State Seminoles saw this was the case this past season when wide receiver Hykeem Williams didn’t meet the expectations the fanbase placed upon him.
The Seminoles were able to land the Fort Lauderdale Native in 2022 and it was a massive recruiting win for Mike Norvell and his staff as they landed 24/7 Sports’ 24th ranked player in the Country and the 4th ranked receiver in the class.
After a quiet first season in Tallahassee, the Seminoles were leaning heavily on Hykeem Williams to fill the void left behind by Keon Coleman and Johnny Davis. Instead, Williams flopped catching just 16 passes for 187 yards and a touchdown, adding to the team’s struggles on offense. After the miserable season, Hykeem Williams entered the transfer portal, leaving for Deion Sanders and Colorado.
Hykeem Williams bashes Mike Norvell and Florida State
On Thursday, Hykeem Williams spoke to the media, where he was asked about the transition to his new program. Rather than taking the high road, Hykeem Williams chose to bash Mike Norvell and his staff…