Ryan Williams leaped onto the college football scene and became one of the wide receivers in college football as a 17-year-old freshman in 2024.
Williams wrapped up his true freshman campaign with 865 yards and eight touchdowns on 48 receptions.
Alabama football’s head coach Kalen DeBoer is confident in the work Williams will put in to continue to get better at wide receiver. He is also challenging the Alabama native to become a leader in year two.
“A year ago at this time, we were pretty excited about the commitment,” DeBoer said. “That’s what it was. You got into the summer and you’re like, ‘wow, this is fun working with him.’ Then we saw what he could do in the season, and I know that he’s got much higher goals than what he accomplished this year, and that’s individually and as a team. I’m really excited about him taking the next steps as a leader. He’s going to take care of his business and do what he needs to do, and we’re going to be there to help him refine the things that are going to make him the best of the best. He’s a team player through and through. We saw that all season long. He and Germ (Germie Bernard) kind of coming back as the leaders of the receiving corps. I’m excited about what they bring from a mindset when your best players are your best people and highest character guys, it’s exciting what it can become.”
Williams will now have an opportunity to help lead a wide receiver group, which includes a mix of experienced wideouts and newcomers.
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Justin Smith is the Director of Recruiting for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can follow him on Twitter, via @Jdsmith31Smith
