Jameson Williams updates health, what status would be at NFL training camp

Jameson Williams was a sure-fire top selection in the 2022 NFL Draft. Then, a devastating injury suffered in the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship Game dampened his shine. However, the former Alabama star is still expected to be a premium selection come April.

While he can’t do much, the blazing-fast wide receiver is still in Indianapolis for the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. With questions surrounding his health, Williams updated his status, as well as his timeline for recovery.

“Alabama WR Jameson Williams says he has begun ‘running motions’ in the pool,” tweeted Thor Nystrom of NBC Sports EDGE. “Asked if he will be ready for NFL training camp, Williams declines to answer and says he won’t push it.”

Evidently, Williams is itching to get back onto the field. Additionally, the star wide receiver told NFL Network’s Stacey Dales some good news — he’s ahead of schedule.

“WR Jameson Williams, who is recovering from a torn ACL, just told me his timeline to return is 5-7 months,” tweeted Dales. “Said he’s ahead of schedule. Now 6wks out of surgery, no brace last 2wks, no crutches 3wks. Beast.”

That’s music to the ears of every NFL front office looking for the next star wide receiver. In recent season, wide receivers fresh out of college have come in and taken the league by storm — LSU’s Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson are two prime examples.

Last season, Williams did just that in his first season at Alabama. His speed is a unique trait, and it’ll be coveted by NFL teams. When it comes to the 2022 NFL Draft, it’ll be tough to pass on the skillset Jameson Williams possesses.

Mel Kiper on Jameson Williams, unique skillset: ‘You certainly want that on your football team.’

One staunch believer in Jameson Williams is ESPN’s NFL Draft Guru Mel Kiper. Throughout the pre-draft process, Kiper has been raving about what an incredible value the electrifying playmaker is in this year’s draft.

“You’re betting on a kid that had he stayed healthy, I think Alabama wins that game against Georgia,” Kiper said. “It was a shame he got hurt. Obviously from Alabama’s standpoint they move on to win a national title and for Jameson he would have been a guaranteed top 10 pick. He took the top off the defense every week. And now he falls into the late first round. You talk about being a bargain. Yeah, I would wait it out for Jameson Williams. That kind of speed. That electricity. The hands. The attitude. The warrior mentality he has.

“You certainly want that on your football team. Yeah, I would wait it out for a guy who would have been a top 10 pick, if I’m in the late first round and he’s still on the board.”

As you can see, Mel Kiper believes Jameson Williams could be the biggest steal of the 2022 NFL Draft. After watching the star wide receiver blossom at Alabama, it’s tough to bet against his potential.