Ryan Williams (wide receiver)

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Ryan Williams
Alabama Crimson Tide–No. 2
Position Wide receiver
ClassFreshman
Personal information
Born: (2007-02-09) February 9, 2007 (age 17) [1]
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career history
College
High school Saraland (Saraland, Alabama)

Ryan Alexander Coleman Williams (born February 9, 2007) [1] is an American football wide receiver for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

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Early years

Williams attended Saraland High School in Saraland, Alabama. He had 88 receptions for 1,641 yards with 24 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2022 and 72 receptions for 1,324 yards with 19 touchdowns as a junior in 2023. [2] [3] He was named the Alabama Gatorade Football Player of the Year and the Alabama Mr. Football both those years, becoming the first two time Alabama Mr. Football winner, and the first sophomore to win the award. [4] [5] [6] A five-star recruit, Williams reclassified from the 2025 recruiting class to the 2024 class. [7] He played in the 2024 Under Armour All-America Game, where he had a touchdown reception. [8] He committed to the University of Alabama to play college football. [9] [10] [11]

College career

Williams made his first college start in week one of the 2024 season at age 17, making him one of the youngest players in FBS football. [12] [13] He earned SEC Freshman of the Week honors for his debut performance against Western Kentucky, catching two passes for 139 yards and two touchdowns. [14]

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References

  1. 1 2 Thomas, Ben (December 19, 2023). "Alabama 5-star WR commit Ryan Williams receives another honor". AL.com. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  2. ↑ Thomas, Ben (January 6, 2023). "Saraland sophomore WR Ryan Williams named Gatorade Player of the Year". AL.com. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  3. ↑ Thomas, Ben (January 3, 2024). "Alabama 5-star WR commit Ryan Williams repeats as Gatorade Player of the Year". AL.com. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Alabama 5-star WR commit Ryan Williams makes history, repeats as state's Mr. Football". AL.com. January 30, 2024.
  5. ↑ "AHSAA News | Ryan Williams of Saraland Becomes the first Two-Time Winner of the ASWA Mr. Football Award". www.ahsaa.com. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  6. ↑ Shames, Jacob. "Alabama football commit Ryan Williams of Saraland is first sophomore to win Mr. Football". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Alabama WR commit Ryan Williams reclassifying to Class of 2024: What he will bring to Tuscaloosa". The New York Times. December 11, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Ryan Williams named Gatorade Player of the Year for second straight season; catches TD pass in Under Armour All-American Game". Call News. February 7, 2024.
  9. ↑ Smith III, Kennington (February 7, 2024). "Ryan Williams' Alabama recruitment gets a 'Hollywood' ending on national signing day". The New York Times. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  10. ↑ VanHaaren, Tom (January 24, 2024). "No. 9 recruit Ryan Williams recommits to Alabama football". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  11. ↑ Humphrey III, Jerry (January 30, 2024). "Ryan Williams on being a two-time Mr. Football winner and why he recommitted to Alabama". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  12. ↑ Snyder, Anna. "Freshman star Ryan Williams shines in Alabama football debut with two TDs in win over WKU". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  13. ↑ III, Kennington Smith. "Ryan Williams' 'Hollywood' moment arrived already: What's next for Alabama's star freshman?". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  14. ↑ Stahl, Matt (September 2, 2024). "Alabama's Ryan Williams named SEC freshman of the week after 2-TD performance". AL.com. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
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