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Lions take former Alabama WR Jameson Williams at No. 12 in NFL Draft

Jameson Williams (#1) runs for a 67-yard touchdown for Alabama in 2021 SEC Championship Game
Photo by Kent Gidley of Alabama Athletics

The Detroit Lions have an explosive wide receiver.

Jameson Williams, an Alabama alum, goes to the Lions at No. 12 overall.

He provides big help for Lions quarterback, Jared Goff. Williams will be the No. 1 receiver for Detroit. He totaled 79 receptions for 1,572 yards and 15 touchdowns. Williams turned in one of the best single-season efforts in school history as a transfer from Ohio State.

Williams becomes the eighth first-round receiver for Alabama. He joins Julio Jones, Amari Cooper, Calvin Ridley, Jerry Jeudy, Henry Ruggs III, DeVonta Smith, and Jaylen Waddle. The Lions have a receiver that can separate from defensive backs.

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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 10+ years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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