More firepower is on its way to Boulder. Just days after Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes made history by seeing three wide receivers—Travis Hunter, LaJohntay Wester, and Jimmy Horn Jr.—get selected in the same NFL Draft, the program pulled off another eye-catching move. This time, it came in the form of a high-profile commitment. While CU sent talent to the league, it’s also stocking the cupboard for the upcoming season, and the newest name is sure to turn heads both on the field and off.

Former five-star recruit and Florida State transfer Hykeem Williams is the latest weapon to join Coach Prime’s arsenal. But this isn’t your average transfer headline. Back in 2022, when Travis Hunter stunned the football world by flipping from FSU to Jackson State, Williams, fresh off committing to the Seminoles, went live on Instagram and took a pointed jab. “Go ’Noles, Baby! Ain’t no Travis Hunter over here,” he declared, cementing his place in Tallahassee lore. Hunter’s response? “Could never be me.” Proof that time heals—and so does opportunity.

What once sparked a mini feud now sets the stage for fireworks in the Big 12, with Coach Prime pulling the strings. Flash back to just over a year ago: Hykeem Williams, one of the highest-rated WR recruits in recent Seminole history, had the FSU fanbase eating out of the palm of his hand. The whole exchange added fuel to a rivalry that never officially existed. Because while Hunter stunned the recruiting world with his flip to play for Sanders, Williams took the more conventional five-star route. He was the first elite wideout to sign with Mike Norvell and was billed as the game-changer FSU had been waiting for since 2015.

But time has a funny way of flipping the script. After two seasons, mostly buried on the depth chart in Tallahassee, he entered the portal looking for a fresh start—and found it in the very program that he once needled. It’s poetic. Deion Sanders, the coach Hunter followed to Jackson State and then Colorado, is now bringing Williams into the fold. The same player who once drew a line in the sand between himself and Hunter now finds himself catching passes in the same offense Hunter once lit up before heading to the pros.

At 6-foot-2, he brings undeniable size and upside. While he didn’t break out at Florida State, the raw talent is there, and CU’s need for immediate production is real. He’ll get every opportunity to make an impact in Boulder, especially with the departure of the stars to the NFL. The door is open, and Williams will have to walk through it with more than words this time.

Can Hykeem Williams really be TH12?

Hykeem Williams may not have lit up the stat sheet at Florida State, but don’t count him out just yet. The former Seminole is packing his bags and heading to Boulder, where Coach Prime is assembling a WR room that’s as deep as a Spotify playlist. Williams brings size, athleticism, and a chip on his shoulder to Colorado.

In two seasons at Florida State, Williams played in 17 games, finishing with 21 receptions for 267 yards and two touchdowns. His 2024 campaign saw him snag 16 catches for 187 yards and a score over nine appearances. Modest numbers, sure—but they hint at potential just waiting to break through. Now, he joins a Buffaloes WR room that’s shaping up to be downright electric.

With names like Omarion Miller, Joseph Williams (via Tulsa), Dre’lon Miller, and Quanell Farrakhan Jr., the competition is fierce—but so is the upside. Williams is the third transfer wideout Colorado’s brought in this offseason, alongside Joseph Williams and Sincere Brown (Campbell). A fresh playbook, a fresh start.