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17-Year-Old Phenom Joins Alabama Early
20 Sep
Summary
- Williams reclassified from 2025 to 2024, joining Alabama at 17.
- He earned Mr. Football twice, a rare high school achievement.
- Williams had 48 catches for 865 yards and eight touchdowns in his freshman season.
Ryan Williams made a notable decision to leave high school a year early, reclassifying from the 2025 to the 2024 recruiting class. This move allowed him to join the Alabama Crimson Tide at the young age of 17. His family, including his father who played college football, and his mother and grandparents, provided substantial support throughout his journey.
During his high school career at Saraland, Williams achieved significant accolades, including winning Alabama Mr. Football twice. He amassed impressive statistics with 198 receptions for 3,486 yards and 49 receiving touchdowns, alongside rushing for 1,082 yards and 25 touchdowns.
His transition to college football was marked by immediate success. As a freshman, Williams recorded 48 catches for 865 yards and eight touchdowns. He also made a memorable 75-yard touchdown reception against Georgia in September 2024, earning freshman All-America recognition.
