Priority WR Tyler Williams returns to campus

DMoney

Mar 15, 2024 3 min read

Riverview (Fla.) Sumner WR Tyler Williams is not just another player on Miami’s board. He’s a major target, and it opened some eyes on Thursday when he visited for the second time in as many months.

I talked about Williams’s game and recruitment on today’s episode of the CanesInSight Daily Podcast:

DMoney: “Miami had a very, very interesting visit on Thursday from Tyler Williams, WR from Riverview, Florida. It’s spring break, the coaches aren't there, the players aren't really there. He brought his father who was not part of the initial visit. The last time he came was February 2nd.”

“Here’s a rule of thumb: when you have back-to-back visits in a short timeframe, and you're bringing someone to the visit that wasn't there the first time, it's a very, very good sign for the team receiving the visit. That usually means a player loved his first visit and wanted to bring someone along who might be involved in the decision.”

“The other coaches weren't there because of travel. It was just Kevin Beard. But I can tell you with a lot of confidence: Miami loves this player. And they love the kid as a person."

"People are probably getting tired of me saying this rant. Miami has signed track stars. They've signed five star receivers. They've signed 7-on-7 legends. The guys that make it at receiver in this program are (1) smart; (2) tough; and (3) they work. KJ Osborn, Allen Hurns, Phil Dorsett, Leonard Hankerson, Braxton Barrios, Xavier Restrepo. What do they have all in common? Work ethic, toughness, and IQ."

"As a player, he is verified 6'1, 193 pounds. Great size for a high school junior receiver. Caught 26 passes for 585 yards, 22.5 yards per catch. 14 touchdowns on those 26 passes. He's not just a possession receiver, he's making big plays. Also scored five touchdowns from the return game. Three punt returns, two kick returns."

"He has an official visit to Miami set for May 31st. Georgia's offered, Florida's offered. He has a lot of love for Clemson. I don't believe they've offered, but this is a guy Miami covets."

"He played basketball. His track numbers were modest as a sophomore (11.58, 1.87m high jump) but he’s not a lumbering athlete. This is someone who's making big plays when he touches the ball with a lot of functional athleticism. And he has verified size. Look at the best pros. You need a little bit of size and strength to succeed. Those guys can take contact. They’re not possession guys, but they’re not track guys. They have the ability to play play receiver in pads. I think that's what Tyler Williams brings to the table."

"I'm not reporting that he's about to commit. Don't have that info. I'm just someone who has followed recruiting for a long time. I know he's a priority. The fact that he's back on campus so soon, read the tea leaves. Very good sign for the Miami Hurricanes."

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One9

Sep 24, 2024

cway313 said:
Not a fan of WR board. Williams, Wilson, Moore all meh to me.

i was really hoping the Cam Ward show would shake up the board and aim a little higher...

htownkidd said:
Gaby says we are kicking tires on Derek Meadows and he’s a name to know, FWIW. A long shot, but we do have some ties and success at Bishop Gorman. I believe Meadows has an extreme tie to LSU though, remember reading that when he committed to them.

Agree though, boards need to expand big time. Unfortunately, vast majority of the WRs are already committed somewhere but I know that won’t stop us.

-Tanook Hines
-Travis Smith Jr
-Andrew Marsh
-Kelshaun Johnson

I’d start there, those are just a few of my favorites that I’ve seen this cycle outside of the obvious 5* like Kori Moore etc. Regardless, have a feeling they are going to sign a legit wideout that isn’t even on this boards mind right now and has not been discussed. We have too much ammo and show cause for Mario right now and our WRs are eating. He will land us someone legit there, I’m confident.

Felt odd how we never pursued Hines more.

We were his first P4 offer and then never heard his name again.

Sep 24, 2024

nycane said:
I don’t know about more talented. Colbie has everything you need to be a very good nfl player. He just mentally wasn’t there

Jit worked his way from juco and was instantly our best wr in 22, started in 2023 and transferred to an elite program and is a starter his first year there..All that in two years and u on here questioning his mentality? lol yea ight

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skeeter

Sep 24, 2024

nycane said:
I don’t know about more talented. Colbie has everything you need to be a very good nfl player. He just mentally wasn’t there

Oh both are talented, and I was a Young fan and agree he has a chance.

Horton just so smooth and accelerates better.

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nycane

Sep 24, 2024

E1k said:
Jit worked his way from juco and was instantly our best wr in 22, started in 2023 and transferred to an elite program and is a starter his first year there..All that in two years and u on here questioning his mentality? lol yea ight

you do realize I think highly of the kids ability and natural skills but that doesn’t change the fact he’s has lacked focus. IMO his ceiling a pro bowler but he has to want that.

Sep 24, 2024

nycane said:
you do realize I think highly of the kids ability and natural skills but that doesn’t change the fact he’s has lacked focus. IMO his ceiling a pro bowler but he has to want that.

Lacked focus his way from juco to a starter at two different p5 schools. U don’t get this far by lacking focus

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nycane

Sep 24, 2024

E1k said:
Lacked focus his way from juco to a starter at two different p5 schools. U don’t get this far by lacking focus

that's not true. the kid has never event come near reaching his full potential. I just think he could be an NFL All Pro if he pushed harder. that's all. I always thought his ceiling was very high. The kid shouldn't just a p5 starter, he should be a 1st round pick.

Brains

Sep 24, 2024

All this ink spilled over a dude who has 5 (five!) catches for 41 years thus far this season.

That 40% touchdown rate is impressive though. Maybe he can get 10 scores and be under 150 yards for the year.

htownkidd

Sep 24, 2024

htownkidd said:
Gaby says we are kicking tires on Derek Meadows and he’s a name to know, FWIW. A long shot, but we do have some ties and success at Bishop Gorman. I believe Meadows has an extreme tie to LSU though, remember reading that when he committed to them.

Agree though, boards need to expand big time. Unfortunately, vast majority of the WRs are already committed somewhere but I know that won’t stop us.

-Tanook Hines
-Travis Smith Jr
-Andrew Marsh
-Kelshaun Johnson

I’d start there, those are just a few of my favorites that I’ve seen this cycle outside of the obvious 5* like Kori Moore etc. Regardless, have a feeling they are going to sign a legit wideout that isn’t even on this boards mind right now and has not been discussed. We have too much ammo and show cause for Mario right now and our WRs are eating. He will land us someone legit there, I’m confident.

From Tom Loy -

“I'm also hearing that Miami has been in hot pursuit of LSU five-star receiver commit Derek Meadows. The staff is pushing hard to get the future Tiger pass catcher on campus at some point this fall.”

Brains

Sep 24, 2024

nycane said:
that's not true. the kid has never event come near reaching his full potential. I just think he could be an NFL All Pro if he pushed harder. that's all. I always thought his ceiling was very high. The kid shouldn't just a p5 starter, he should be a 1st round pick.

Why? 99% of players reach their ceiling long before being an NFL player, let alone an all-Pro, and it's due to a lot more than "focus."

cway313

Sep 24, 2024

htownkidd said:
From Tom Loy -

“I'm also hearing that Miami has been in hot pursuit of LSU five-star receiver commit Derek Meadows. The staff is pushing hard to get the future Tiger pass catcher on campus at some point this fall.”

Need to get into that next echelon of WR talent.

JHallCanes

Sep 24, 2024

cway313 said:
Need to get into that next echelon of WR talent.

Let’s just buy them in the portal

**** recruiting

cway313

Sep 24, 2024

JHallCanes said:
Let’s just buy them in the portal

**** recruiting

I can make a list.

D.L.I.N.K.D.A.GR8

Sep 24, 2024

I like Tyler Williams,Dallas Wilson, and Vernell Brown. I wouldn't be mad if we recruited receivers better than them either.

I hope Upshaw and Toney stay commited big fan of them both. Not a fan of Joshua Moore.

Confidence1000

Sep 24, 2024

nycane said:
Horton is a harder and more committed worker.

Hoyacane1620

Oct 14, 2024

One9

Oct 14, 2024

Hoyacane1620 said:

"I had talks about making it to the Florida State game, but it'll be hard," Williams said. "I love what they are doing over there in Miami, but I am committed to Georgia."