Florida State transfer EDGE Amaree Williams commits to Mississippi State

Florida State transfer EDGE Amaree Williams is committing to Mississippi State via the NCAA transfer portal, On3 has learned. He doubles as a tight end, where he caught three touchdowns over the course of his two seasons with the Seminoles.

Williams played high school football at The Benjamin School (Palm Beach Gardens, FL), where he was a four-star prospect. He was the No. 186 overall recruit in the 2024 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted algorithm that compiles all major recruiting media services.

Moreover, Williams was rated as a three-star prospect in the On3 Transfer Portal Industry Rankings. He was the No. 785 overall recruit and the No. 70 overall EDGE available after entering their name into the portal before committing to a new beginning. You can check out the full rankings HERE to see where each athlete slots in.

The 2025-26 college football transfer portal will last 15 days, spanning from Jan. 2 to Jan. 16, the NCAA decided. While players have just over two weeks to enter the portal, they’re not under a deadline to commit when they enter. Traditionally, the cut-off for committing has been how late a school can enroll a player through admissions, so it varies throughout the sport.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.

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Meanwhile, Florida Gators defensive back Jameer Grimsley has committed to transfer to the Mississippi State Bulldogs along with Williams, On3 has learned. He has three seasons of eligibility remaining.

Grimsley played his high school football at Tampa Catholic. There, he was a four-star recruit in the Class of 2024. He had been the 157th-ranked player nationally and the 21st-ranked cornerback in that recruiting cycle. At the time, Charles Power shared a scouting report on the young defensive back.

“Physically-gifted defensive back with one of the best combinations of length, athleticism and ball skills among 2024 cornerback prospects,” Charles Power wrote. “A taller corner, measuring in at around 6-foot-1.5, 185 pounds prior to his senior season. Has elite length with arms that have measured well over 33 inches, to go with 10-inch hands. Turns in strong marks as a sprinter in track and field, running 10.94 seconds in the 100-meter and 21.89 seconds in the 200 meters as a junior.

“Plays on both sides of the ball as a receiver and cornerback/safety. Shows an easy, long stride in the open field. Ball skills register on the high end among cornerback prospects, given his experience on offense. Has the ability to win contested catches as a receiver. Tracks and locates the football. Not afraid to lower his shoulder and strike pass catchers. Finished his junior season with 25 catches for 356 yards and three touchdowns.

“Transferred from Bloomingdale High School to Tampa Catholic prior to his senior season. More of a size and skill set projection and will need to ratchet up his production as a senior. Older for the cycle, turning 19-years old in the middle of his senior season. Will be a 20-year-old college freshman.”

Initially, Grimsley had signed to play for Alabama. However, that was the year Nick Saban retired and he became what’s considered a short-term signee, never actually playing for the Crimson Tide, before he moved on to Florida. Other schools involved in his high school recruitment included Penn State, Florida State, and Michigan.

In his first season at Florida, Grimsley played in just two games. That allowed him to utilize a redshirt. He’d then follow that up in 2025 by playing in three games. In those five games, he was able to accumulate a tackle and a pass defended.