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)
Weight165 lb (75 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. [4] [5] [6] A five-star recruit, Williams reclassified from the 2025 to 2024 recruiting class. [7] He played in the 2024 Under Armour All-America Game, where had a touchdown reception. [8] He committed to the University of Alabama to play college football. [9] [10] [11]

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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. ↑ "Why Alabama assistant JaMarcus Shephard expects Ryan Williams will succeed 'right away'". Tuscaloosa News. February 27, 2024.
  6. ↑ "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.
  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.
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