4-star Riley Williams picks Hurricanes over Buckeyes and Crimson Tide

Riley Williams, the No. 2 tight finish commit within the class of 2023, dedicated to Miami on Friday night time. The four-star and up to date switch to IMG (Fla.) Academy had a closing three of Alabama, Ohio State and the Hurricanes.

Miami head coach Mario Cristobal recruited Williams whereas at Oregon. Williams, 6-foot-6, 230-pounds, performed his first three highschool seasons at Central (Ore.) Catholic. The Geese had been dominated out in Williams’ final set of finalists.

He visited Tuscaloosa in early June, following a junior season with 14 touchdowns. Main Alabama recruiters are listed as Holmon Wiggins and tight ends coach Joe Cox did sufficient of a job to get the Tide within the high three, however the connections with Cristobal proved too poignant.

Alabama at the moment has 9 recruits within the class of 2023, ranked twentieth in 247Sports Composite staff rankings. Miami now has 11 verbal pledges, capping off a five-commit week, none extra notable than quarterback Jaden Rashada. Cristobal’s group is ranked 14th, up from forty second every week in the past.

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