Nov 2, 2024; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell looks on from the sideline after the North Carolina Tarheels score a final touchdown in the fourth quarter at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Myers-Imagn Images Robert Myers-Imagn Images

Ex-Seminole WR throws shade at FSU following move to Colorado Buffaloes

Originally posted on Florida State Seminoles on SI
By Jackson Bakich | Last updated Jun 13, 2025 11:00 AM ET

The Florida State Seminoles had their struggles at the wide receiver position in 2024, as only one pass catcher recorded more than 500 yards (Ja'Khi Douglas).

Two major additions through the portal have created some buzz around the block as Squirrel White (Tennessee) and Duce Robinson (USC) could be prominent contributors to the team.

However, FSU lost one of the best former high school recruits it has ever received as Hykeem Williams transferred to Colorado in April.

Williams downplayed the effectiveness of the Seminoles' strength and conditioning program in a recent video that is going viral on social media.

From a player's mouth...I always felt like FSU strength and conditioning was lacking. Too many players look slow, play slow, and are undersized. We wonder why so many stay banged up in season. The ease it on up program smh pic.twitter.com/ErCCVuLnSq
— Noles / 2024 Bye Year (@therealzandale) June 12, 2025

"The difference between here and there is, here we jump right into a lot," said Williams. "Like, at Florida State, we eased on up, we went up every week. Here, we start high as hell. But at Florida State, you ease it up."

Williams then motioned his arms to show that the Colorado strength and conditioning program starts at maximum intensity while Florida State's appears to start at the halfway point.

Former Florida State quarterback and FSU legend Jordan Travis responded to the above video in a now-deleted post on social media, saying, "This is false. [Hykeem] is my dawg but this is very false."

During his time at FSU, Williams played in 17 games. He recorded 267 yards and two touchdowns on 21 receptions. Williams did show some ability as a run blocker at times, but struggled to light up the stat sheet.

He will look to be more of a contributor in Boulder in 2025, playing for FSU legend and head coach Deion Sanders.