Former Florida State wide receiver Hykeem Williams stated that his college football career has improved since transferring to Colorado earlier this year. Williams, once a five-star recruit, faced challenges during his two seasons with the Seminoles, recording 21 catches for 267 yards and two touchdowns. He surpassed 50 yards receiving in a game only once, in a loss against Clemson last October.
Williams transferred following a difficult period at Florida State, where the team ended its season with a 2-10 record. Discussing his reasons for moving to Colorado, Williams emphasized the development opportunities he has found in Boulder.
“More development,” Williams said, via DNVR Buffs. “More, more, more development. Coming here, you’re just around so many guys that have been there. There were guys that have been there at Florida State, but here it’s just on another level. You got three Gold Jackets, you got NFL guys that come in, Hall of Famers that even come in still that support us and help us be great and succeed.”
Since joining Colorado’s program, Williams has worked with Pro Football Hall of Famers Deion Sanders, Warren Sapp and Marshall Faulk. The move is described as an effort by Williams to recover lost ground and advance his skills—contrasting it to his previous experience at Florida State.
For the upcoming 2025 season, the six-foot-two-inch wide receiver is expected to compete as a reserve behind projected starters Dre’lon Miller and Omarion Miller as well as fellow transfer Sincere Brown from South Florida.
Colorado is set to open its season against Georgia Tech on Aug. 29. Early performance will depend partly on the outcome of the quarterback competition between Liberty transfer Kaidon Salter and freshman Julian Lewis; this contest may determine how many chances Williams will see during games due to Colorado’s approach of using multiple receivers.
Williams’ comments about increased focus on development at Colorado follow recent significant coaching changes at Florida State under head coach Mike Norvell—whose new staff includes coordinators Gus Malzahn and Tony White along with new position coaches such as those working with wide receivers.
Williams was rated as a four-star transfer prospect by 247Sports and ranked No. 32 among wide receivers in the portal cycle.
