Georgia Tech and Four-Star Quarterback Jakhari Williams Part Ways

Williams was the highest-rated member of the Yellow Jackets 2024 class

Georgia Tech received some bad news on the recruiting trail tonight. 

Jakhari Williams (Macon, GA) has been committed to the Yellow Jackets since late 2022, but he backed off of his pledge to GT tonight. 

Gods plan 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/tYCbYsms9B

— Jakhari Williams (@JakhariWilliam4) May 10, 2023

GT QB target decommits https://t.co/H77XXl13Tt

— Kelly Quinlan (@Kelly_Quinlan) May 10, 2023

Georgia Tech’s top rated commit from the class of 2024 has re-opened his recruitment https://t.co/FMnm3s5Cnk

— Garrett Chapman (@gchapatl) May 10, 2023

A lot more info on the decommitment of Jakhari Williams which is not that surprising to JOL subs. #GaTech QB coach Chris Weinke has been on the road all week seeing his QB targets for evals.https://t.co/cLBZA1Qgcm

— Kelly Quinlan (@Kelly_Quinlan) May 11, 2023

Williams is rated as a four-star quarterback on the 247Sports Composite, ranking as the 328th best player and 16th best quarterback. 

He had been to Georgia Tech on their junior day on January 14th. 

Brent Key and the rest of the staff are going to be hard at work to land a quarterback in this class and it will be interesting to see who the staff pivots to. 

Jakhari Williams had been committed to Georgia Tech since November / 247 Sports- Credit: Rusty Mansell

Here is the scouting report on Williams courtesy of 247Sports director of scouting Andrew Ivins:

"A dual-threat talent with a stronger arm that can whip the ball to all different levels. Owns an athletic build and is pushing 6-foot-2, 190 pounds. Tested in the upper percentile spring before senior season, which isn’t surprising as he can also attack the rim on the hardwood. Ability to extend plays and evade pressure is without a doubt one of his biggest strengths at this stage in his development. So is his vision as a runner in the open field. Might have no issues trying to move chains with his legs, but has also shown that he can stand in the pocket and go through his progressions. Prep highlight tape is loaded up with some impressive throws, but must continue to improve accuracy after completing just under 60 of his passes as a junior in one of the Peach State’s lower classifications. Should be viewed as a plus athlete at the quarterback position with a higher ceiling that can win games at the Power Five level on Saturdays if he keeps progressing."

Other offers that Williams holds are Virginia Tech, NC State, Pitt, UCF, Liberty, Troy, Georgia State, Georgia Southern, and Coastal Carolina.  

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