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Ryan Williams’ days as a 17-year-old are almost over.
In what was meant to be his senior year in high school, Williams instead took the college football world by storm during his freshman season with Alabama football despite being 17 years old and the youngest player in the FBS. Williams officially turns 18 on Sunday, nearly one year after he signed with coach Kalen DeBoer the Crimson Tide following a whirlwind recruitment.
As Williams prepares to turn 18, here are 18 things to know about the Alabama football wide receiver.
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Ryan Williams’ 18th birthday is Feb. 9
He was born in 2007.
A two-time Alabama Mr. Football winner
Williams won the award in 2022 and 2023. He is the first two-time Mr. Football winner in history.
Two-time Alabama Gatorade Player of the Year
Williams was named Alabama’s Gatorade Player of the Year in 2022 and 2023.
Unanimous 5-star prospect
Williams was the top-rated prospect in Alabama’s 2024 class.
ASWA 6A Back of the Year in 2022, 2023
Along with being a two-time Mr. Football winner and two-time Gatorade Player of the Year, Williams was also named as the ASWA Class 6A Back of the Year in 2022 and 2023.
Picked Alabama over Auburn, Florida State, Georgia and Texas
Williams held 26 total offers.
Led Alabama receivers in 2024
Williams’ 48 receptions for 865 yards and eight touchdowns led Alabama receivers in 2024. He also added four rushes for 48 yards and two touchdowns.
From Mobile, Alabama
Williams attended Saraland High School where he was coached by Jeff Kelly.
Reclassified from the 2025 class to the 2024 class
Williams reclassified from the class of 2025 to the class of 2024 in December 2023.
Ran track
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Author : The Tuscaloosa News
Publish date : 2025-02-07 20:45:00
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