Williams is ranked eighth overall in the 2024 class of players.
Ryan Williams, a five-star wide receiver, declared on Wednesday that he has recommitted to Alabama. Williams first committed to the Crimson Tide in October 2022, but after Nick Saban’s retirement on January 10 of this year, he renewed his commitment. Williams visited Texas A&M and Auburn during the past two weeks before deciding to play for Kalen DeBoer, the new Tide coach.
“With [DeBoer], you get exactly what you see,” Williams said to 247Sports.
“I had a very strong feeling about him. He was merely explaining to me how easily I could integrate into the offense and take what I currently do to the next level.”
According to 247Sports, Williams is ranked No. 8 overall and No. 3 at his position in the 2024 recruiting cycle. He moved up his graduation date to December 2023 from his original class of 2025. This summer, he is anticipated to join the team.
“Magnificent passer with remarkable top-end quickness and elusiveness that makes him difficult to miss,” stated Gabe Brooks, national scouting analyst for 247Sports. “Need height and length on a wiry, sinewy frame that can support additional weight. dynamic receiver with personnel flexibility to occasionally take handoffs, either outside or inside the slot. extremely productive and has a high touch rate per touch. offers a quick return game option at the subsequent stage.”
Williams played three years of high school football and finished with 187 catches, 3,254 receiving yards, 47 receiving touchdowns, 94 rushing attempts, 1,078 rushing yards, and 24 rushing touchdowns.
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Ryan Williams, a talented wide receiver who had previously committed to Alabama, renewed his commitment to the Crimson Tide on Wednesday.
On Wednesday, Ryan Williams renewed his commitment to Alabama. Following his decommitment from the Crimson Tide following Nick Saban’s retirement, the exceptional wide receiver recruit garnered attention. However, it seems that playing for the Tidie still has a strong enough appeal.
The news of Williams’ renewed commitment to the Crimson Tide was first reported by Hayes Fawcett of On3.
“Five Star Plus+ WR I just found out that Ryan Williams has committed to Alabama! Fawcett published. “The Crimson Tide was selected by the top five recruits in the ’24 class over Auburn, Texas A&M, and LSU.”
The news was shared by Fawcett on X, the website that was formerly known as Twitter.
Breaking: Ryan Williams, a five-star plus wide receiver, has committed to Alabama, he tells me!
The Crimson Tide was selected by the Top 5 Recruits in the ’24 Class over Auburn, Texas A&M, and LSU.
“Greetings from the DeBoer Era.”
PICTURE: https://t.co/mNugtjxg5a #O9oMG5d7l0
— January 24, 2024, Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3)
For Alabama, this is a significant and important win. A few weeks after taking over as head coach, Kalen DeBoer saw a predictable turnover in the transfers that the Crimson Tide lost. After all, college football is in a new era, so the departures weren’t the main narrative. However, he needed to replace was.
Acquiring Williams to recommit is a huge win, especially after losing a few important players. Excellent wide receiver recruits have never caused the Crimson Tide any trouble in the past. Anyone who has followed DeBoer, particularly at Washington, is aware of the potential of his passing attack.
It will be interesting to watch how he develops as a recruit. However, this is significant news for Alabama, and their supporters should rejoice over it.
