Kentucky to Host Former Alabama Commit for Official Visit

Four-star interior offensive lineman Jatori Williams will visit Lexington in June.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Phenix City (Ala.) Central four-star interior offensive lineman Jatori Williams, a former Alabama commit, will take an official visit to the University of Kentucky from June 19-21. Williams, the No. 124 overall prospect and No. 6 IOL in the 2027 recruiting class, has also scheduled official visits to Georgia, Miami, and Florida State.

Why it matters

Williams is a highly touted offensive line prospect from Alabama, and his recruitment has become a battleground between several top college football programs. His official visit to Kentucky represents an opportunity for the Wildcats to make a strong impression and potentially land a major in-state recruit.

The details

Williams, a 6-foot-5, 320-pound lineman, decommitted from Alabama in December, citing that he "rushed the process." He is now taking his time and plans to take several official visits before making a second decision. In addition to Kentucky, Williams has scheduled official visits to Georgia, Miami, and Florida State. Other schools in the mix include Auburn, Florida, Missouri, and Tennessee.

  • Williams will visit Kentucky from June 19-21, 2026.
  • He previously visited Auburn in early February 2026.
  • Williams decommitted from Alabama in December 2025.

The players

Jatori Williams

A four-star interior offensive lineman from Phenix City (Ala.) Central High School. He is the No. 124 overall prospect and No. 6 IOL in the 2027 recruiting class.

University of Kentucky

A public research university located in Lexington, Kentucky, and a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

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What they’re saying

“I feel like I rushed the process,”

— Jatori Williams (Rivals)

What’s next

Williams will continue to take official visits to other schools in the coming months before making his final college decision.

The takeaway

Jatori Williams' recruitment has become a hotly contested battle between several top college football programs, with Kentucky now set to host the highly touted offensive lineman for an official visit. This represents a key opportunity for the Wildcats to make a strong impression and potentially land a major in-state recruit.