Five-Star Plus+ WR Ryan Williams reclassifies to 2024

Five-star plus+ wide receiver Ryan Williams of Saraland (AL) High announced his reclassification to the 2024 class Monday morning. 

The No. 1 WR in the ‘25 class has been committed to Alabama since October 2022.

“After careful consideration with family, I am making the decision to reclassify to the 2024 class. Roll Tide.”

The Yellowhammer State wide receiver joins coach Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide’s top 5 2024 class. He is accompanied by five-star quarterback Julian Sayin, five-star athlete Jaylen Mbakwe, and others.

Ryan Williams Recruiting Profile

Williams ranks as the No. 4 player in the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also tabs in as the No. 1 wide receiver and the No. 1 player in 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.”

He currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $277K. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.