Most Cincinnati fans have been eagerly awaiting the first commitment to the Class of 2016. It seems like an eternity since National Signing Day and a lot of fans are dying to hear any news regarding football. Tommy Tuberville and staff finally received some good news this week as defensive back Dontye Carriere-Williams committed Tuesday and defensive back Romelo Webster committed Thursday. Both prospects are from the Ft. Lauderdale/Miami area and both were recruited by Florida ace-recruiter Eddie Gran and assistant coach Steve Clinkscale.
Dontye Carriere-Williams
https://twitter.com/D1c_era/status/598291415160991744
Dontye Carriere-Williams hails from the football powerhouse Booker T. Washington High School in Miami, Florida. According to his 247Sports profile, Carriere-Williams has offers from Arkansas State, Florida Atlantic Temple, Toledo, Tulsa among others. He is currently ranked the #40 defensive back in the country and the #63 prospect overall in Florida. Carriere-Williams is currently a three-star prospect with a rating of 88 from 247Sports and 0.8713 in the 247Sports Composite rating after being rated by 3 of the 4 major recruiting services. In comparison, Cincinnati’s highest rated recruit in the Class of 2015, QB Ross Trail, was also rated an 88 by 247Sports but slightly lower in the 247Sports Composite with a score of 0.8697. Dontye measures 5′ 10″ and weighs 165lbs.
Romelo Webster
After Discussing It Over With My Family I Have Decided To COMMIT To The University Of Cincinnati 🐯👣🔴⚫ #BearcatNation pic.twitter.com/ubKJkMqR2X
— On A Mission✈️ (@ThatBoy_Ro) May 14, 2015
The second pledge in the Class of 2016 is from Hallandale (FL) High School defensive back Romelo Webster. Webster has reported offers from Oregon State, Pittsburgh, Toledo and others. Webster is not yet rated by 247Sports or any of the other recruiting services but that will change shortly. He is listed as a safety and measures 5’11”, weighs 178lbs and runs a 4.60 forty yard dash.
These two commitments are a fantastic way to kick off the Class of 2016 and the Bearcats may not be done just yet on their Southern Florida tour. One of the coaches from Hallandale High School sent out this tweet on Thursday as well:
#Bearcats on a move watch the next few days i feel it….
— Coach Laine (@Believe_UrEyes) May 14, 2015
In addition, many other prospects are keeping their eyes on the Cincinnati Bearcats and making their thoughts known as well starting with future WR Kahlil Lewis:
All my lil bros coming to cinci 😁 #staytuned lol
— Kahlil Lewis (@K1_lewis) May 14, 2015
Cincinnati #Bearcats Making moves❗
— Antisocial (@_Dont4Get) May 14, 2015
https://twitter.com/KingReese_9/status/598861787572862976
2016 could turn out to be a big year for the Bearcats with the momentum the Bearcats are gaining in southern Florida. My bet is that we will see more commits from that area in the coming months.
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