UA Next Orlando: Mekhi Williams The Top DB
With dozens and dozens of colleges and universities checking out Mekhi Williams’ every move, last Sunday’s appearance at the Under Armour Next event at Bishop Moore High School, gave coaches, fellow players, media and recruiting analysts an opportunity to watch him perform for the first time.
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<p><strong>ORLANDO – </strong>When college coaches talk about Ruskin Lennard 2027 defensive back <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1670951' first='Mekhi' last='Williams']</strong>, they speak about one of the best prospects in the country.</p>
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<p>For the past two seasons, this 6'3, 175-pounder has proven over and over again that he dominates on the football field.</p>
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<p>With dozens and dozens of colleges and universities checking out<strong> </strong>his every move, last Sunday's appearance at the<em><strong>Under Armour Next</strong></em> event at Bishop Moore High School, gave coaches, fellow players, media and recruiting analysts an opportunity to watch him perform for the first time.</p>
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<p>While his Longhorns may not be one of the best programs in the state, when he enters the field, all eyes are on this gifted talent, who took home the MVP award as several quality defensive secondary did their thing, competing against top-flight receivers.</p>
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<p><strong>Mekhi Williams DB 2027 Lennard High School</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19608444/Mekhi-Williams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/profile/19608444/Mekhi-Williams</strong></a></p>
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<p><strong>THE 2027 TALENT RAN DEEP</strong></p>
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<p>While Williams took home MVP honors, the quality secondary performer was not alone as a rising senior (Class of 2027).</p>
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<p>Prospects such as <strong>Tyler Walker Jr.</strong> (Tallahassee James S. Rickards), <strong>Ka'meron Housey</strong> (Tampa Jesuit), <strong>Rodney Jones</strong> (Tampa Wharton), <strong>Latroy Pender Jr.</strong> (Fort Myers Riverdale), <strong>Ky'Marlei Brown</strong> (Plantation American Heritage), <strong>Garrison Lubin</strong> (Lake Minneola), <strong>Dominic Burgess</strong> (Ocala Vanguard), <strong>Carl Jones Jr.</strong> (Tampa Catholic), <strong>Robert Hampton</strong> (Sanford Seminole) and <strong>Jayden Haynes</strong> (Ponte Vedra Nease).</p>
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<p>The class also has <strong>Tavares Ward</strong> (Miami Central), <strong>David Coleman Jr.</strong> (Orlando The First Academy), <strong>Demond Scott Jr.</strong> (Rockledge), <strong>George Harris</strong> (Miami True North Classical Academy), <strong>Jermonty Kimbrough Jr.</strong> (Royal Palm Beach), <strong>Tacori Allen</strong> (Columbia), <strong>Malcolm Jones</strong> (Ocoee), <strong>Robert Garcia</strong> (Riverview Sumner), <strong>Ivan Houston</strong> (Miami Central), <strong>Kash Kolbow</strong> (Ponte Vedra Nease) and <strong>Desmond Lee</strong> (Tarpon Springs East Lake).</p>
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<p><strong>OUTSTANDING UNDERCLASS GROUP ALSO SHOWCASES TALENT</strong></p>
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<p>As the rising senior class had some elite talent, so did the underclassmen who attended – such as rising juniors (2028) <strong>Malicah Williams</strong> (Gainesville Eastside), <strong>Sharad Haire</strong> (Orlando Jones), <strong>Izayah Vickers</strong> (Tallahassee Florida State University School), <strong>Demetre Pryor</strong> (Orlando Maynard Evans), <strong>Zion Davis</strong> (Miami Central), <strong>Khristian Anderson</strong> (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons), <strong>Octavius Lewis</strong> (Orlando Edgewater), <strong>Tyson McCullough</strong> (Zephyrhills) and Hollywood McArthur's <strong>Macho Walker</strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>UNDER ARMOUR NEXT ORLANDO</strong></p>
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<p><strong>UA Next Orlando: Defensive Linemen Rise To The Top. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/02/ua-next-orlando-defensive-linemen-shine/">https://prepredzone.com/2026/02/ua-next-orlando-defensive-linemen-shine/</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>UA Next Orlando: Offensive Linemen Were Impressive. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/02/ua-next-orlando-o-linemen-stood-tall/">https://prepredzone.com/2026/02/ua-next-orlando-o-linemen-stood-tall/</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>UA Next Orlando: Davidson Leads Quarterbacks. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/02/ua-orlando-davidson-leads-quarterbacks/">https://prepredzone.com/2026/02/ua-orlando-davidson-leads-quarterbacks/</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>UA Next Orlando: Linebackers Star. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/02/ua-next-orlando-linebackers-running-backs-star/">https://prepredzone.com/2026/02/ua-next-orlando-linebackers-running-backs-star/</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>UA Next Orlando: Running Backs Star. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/02/ua-next-orlando-linebackers-running-backs-star/">https://prepredzone.com/2026/02/ua-next-orlando-linebackers-running-backs-star/</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>UA Next Orlando: Gifted [player_tooltip player_id='1671026' first='Jamarin' last='Simmons'] Leads The Way. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/02/ua-next-orlando-gifted-jamarin-simmons-leads-wrs/">https://prepredzone.com/2026/02/ua-next-orlando-gifted-jamarin-simmons-leads-wrs/</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>UA Next Orlando: [player_tooltip player_id='1670951' first='Mekhi' last='Williams'] Leads Defensive Backs. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/02/ua-next-orlando-mekhi-williams-the-top-db/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://prepredzone.com/2026/02/ua-next-orlando-mekhi-williams-the-top-db/</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Statewide Coverage Daily. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/florida/">https://prepredzone.com/florida/</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: Floridakids1@aol.com.</strong></p>
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ORLANDO – When college coaches talk about Ruskin Lennard 2027 defensive back Mekhi Williams Mekhi Williams 6'3" | 160 lbs | DB Ruskin Lennard | 2027 State FL , they speak about one of the best prospects in the country.
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