Jameson Williams on his chemistry with Bryce Young, its beginning

The Bryce Young to Jameson Williams connection has been an explosive one for Alabama this season. Williams is in his first year with the program after beginning his career at Ohio State, but he is thriving now in Tuscaloosa. Williams talked about his chemistry with Young, crediting summer workouts for their strong play together on Alabama’s offense.

“Me and Bryce, when I came in in the summer time we just got to it instantly,” Williams said of his chemistry with Young on Alabama’s offense. “We just built a chemistry, built a great relationship and things just fell into place when the season started going. We just got to it.”

Young has thrown for 2,755 yards, 28 touchdowns and three interceptions this season. Williams is undoubtedly one of Young’s top targets. He is second on the team with 45 receptions, trailing John Metchie III who has 61 catches. But Williams leads the team with 870 receiving yards, leading Metchie by nearly 200 yards. He also has seven touchdowns, also leading the team. He also has two kick return touchdowns.

Williams has been a welcome addition for Young, Alabama

In two seasons with Ohio State before entering the NCAA Transfer Portal, Williams started six games and caught 15 passes for 266 yards and three touchdowns. With Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson, and Jaxson Smith-Njigba in the Buckeyes’ receiving room, Williams opted to head elsewhere.

That decision has proven to be a good one for Williams. He leads the SEC with 96.7 receiving yards per game. But while he has been a star alongside in Alabama’s offense, the transition wasn’t easy.

“It was kind of hard,” Williams said. “Missing spring ball, going (to a new program) for fall camp, I was going to have to work twice as hard. But that’s no problem because I’m a very hard worker.”

Williams has proven his worth on Alabama’s offense, and he has also learned the value of playing under Nick Saban.

“Playing for him, actually coming over and seeing how things were run under him, I was like, ‘Wow, I see why guys go on and play in the NFL,’ ” Williams said. “I see why guys are so much more advanced on the field, watching those games and watching players play. I just (saw) the difference and I loved that difference. Sometimes I say to myself, ‘Man, I wish I had done it earlier.’ But things happen.”