Jameson Williams on why he thinks Alabama should have won national championship over Georgia

When Jameson Williams dropped to the turf at Lucas Oil Stadium during the national championship, the hearts of Alabama fans dropped with him. It makes you wonder what could’ve been if the Crimson Tide star didn’t get hurt in that eventual loss to Georgia.

He certainly had an idea, telling reporters the game would’ve had a different outcome if he didn’t tear his ACL.

“I felt like we would’ve won the game,” Williams said, via AL.com’s Mike Rodak. “Just — things happen, you know.”

Ironically, Williams’ comments came at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis — site of the NFL Combine and that fateful national championship game. He was asked about heading back to the stadium after the injury.

“It had a little memory but it wasn’t pretty much anything,” Williams said, via Rodak. “I just looked at it, like, yeah, it could’ve been different. It is what it is. It happened. You can’t take it back. It was just one of those things that I wish never happened, but it did. I just looked at it as that. When it was all done, I was just ready to attack the rehab and start my phase of getting back, really.”

Williams had a monster year in Alabama’s high-powered offense after transferring from Ohio State. He had 1,572 yards and 15 connections as he helped lead the Crimson Tide to a No. 1 ranking and yet another national title game appearance.

Jameson Williams ahead of schedule in rehab

Former Alabama star Jameson Williams had his season come to a screeching halt midway through the national championship game when he suffered an ACL injury. Since then, he has been working to get back to the field while preparing for the 2022 NFL Draft. Williams released this video of his rehabilitation process ahead of the NFL Combine in Indianapolis this weekend.

ESPN reporter Adam Schefter tweeted footage from Williams’ rehab courtesy of Alliance Sports. In the video, the Alabama product worked on his balance and hand-eye coordination.

That’s music to the ears of every NFL front office looking for the next star wide receiver. In recent seasons, wide receivers fresh out of college have come in and taken the league by storm.

Williams had a huge year at Alabama in 2021 after transferring from Ohio State. 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 Williams possesses.