Five-Star Plus+ WR Ryan Williams commits to Alabama

Five-Star Plus+ wide receiver Ryan Williams of Saraland (Ala.) announced his commitment to Alabama on Wednesday evening. The news comes two weeks after Williams decommitted from the Crimson Tide in the wake of head coach Nick Saban’s retirement. The 6-foot, 165 pounder chose the Alabama a second time over Texas A&M, Texas, LSU, and Auburn.

“Alabama is and always has been where my heart was since I first began being recruited by them. I love the TIDE and the TIDE loves me. With the addition of Coach DeBoer’s offense and the relationship I built with him and the rest of the staff and such a short amount of time, I am 1000% Confident and Committed…. ROLL TIDEEE 🐘”

After decommitted from Alabama originally, Williams took an official visit to Texas A&M. He followed that with an official visit to Alabama this past weekend. Williams had previously scheduled trips to Texas and Auburn before February’s National Signing Day, but those trips are now cancelled.

The Yellowhammer State wideout joins coach Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide’s top 3 2024 class. He is accompanied by five-star cornerback Jaylen Mbakwe, five-star cornerback Zay Mincey, and others.

Williams ranks as the No. 5 player according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also tabs in as the No. 3 wide receiver and the No. 2 player in the state of Alabama.

Scouting Summary

On3’s Scouting and Rankings Team writes about him as a college recruit:

“The most productive and athletic wide receiver in high school football as a sophomore. Turned in an utterly dominant season in 2022. Measured around 6-foot, 160 pounds in the spring following his sophomore season. One of the fastest wideouts in the nation, regardless of class. Posted a scintillating 10.49 second 100-meter time early on in his sophomore track season. A legitimate state title contender in four track events – the 100, 200, 400 meters and high jump. Shows the ability to harness his elite speed on the football field. A big-time deep threat who easily runs past defensive backs. Has high-end change of direction and breaks off cornerbacks with agility within his routes.”

“Caught 88 passes for 1,641 yards and 24 touchdowns, ran for 700 yards and 15 touchdowns on 57 rushes (12.3 yards per carry), returned two punts for touchdowns and passed for a score while leading his high school to a state title as a sophomore. Was named Alabama’s Gatorade Player of the Year following the historic season. Was the On3 MVP at Under Armour’s Atlanta camp prior to his junior season. Looks like one of the top pass-catchers in high school football regardless of class and is the top wide receiver prospect from Alabama since Henry Ruggs III. Will need to continue adding strength and mass to his slender frame.”