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Alabama WR's Legacy: Coleman-Williams Era Begins
5 Sep
Summary
- Alabama WR Ryan Coleman-Williams has officially changed his name and number.
- He now uses his hyphenated birth name to honor his family's legacy.
- The jersey number change to 1 follows a season leading the nation in drops.
Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams is entering his third season with a new name and jersey number. Previously known as Ryan Williams, he has officially adopted his birth name, Ryan Coleman-Williams, to establish his unique familial legacy. He explained that the hyphenated name has been on his birth certificate since birth and that he is the last male in his family line to carry the 'Coleman' name.
Coleman-Williams also switched his jersey number from 2 to 1, a number he wore in high school. This change comes after a challenging previous season where he led the nation in dropped passes. The player hopes this fresh start will help him improve his performance on the field. Despite an early drop in the season opener against East Carolina, he aims to build a strong legacy with his new identity.
