He did not enroll early for spring practice, but Ryan Williams is preparing himself to be ready to arrive this summer at Alabama.
The talented five-star freshman wide receiver is crafting his route running. He earned “Mr. Football” twice for the state of Alabama as an elite playmaker from Saraland High School. Williams was arguably the No. 1 in-state prospect in the 2024 signing class and one of the top players in the nation. He reclassified from 2025 to 2024 and remained a five-star throughout the process.
Alabama 5-Star WR signee Ryan Williams looking like he is gearing up to do damage in Tuscaloosa.
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Williams is excited to get on campus and learn from wide receivers coach JaMarcus Shephard.
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He has drawn comparisons to former Crimson Tide legend, Julio Jones, but we will see if he lives up to it.
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Stephen M. Smith is the senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
