History of Ryan Williams (wide receiver) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 12, 2025

Ryan Williams is an American college football wide receiver currently playing for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He is a wide receiver in American college football. Further details about his college career, statistics, or high school accomplishments are not available.

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February 9, 2007: Ryan Williams Born

On February 9, 2007, Ryan Alexander Coleman Williams Jr. was born. He is an American college football wide receiver.

2022: Sophomore Season

In 2022, as a sophomore, Ryan Williams had 88 receptions for 1,641 yards with 24 touchdowns.

2023: Junior Season and Awards

In 2023, as a junior, Ryan Williams had 72 receptions for 1,324 yards with 19 touchdowns. He was named the Alabama Gatorade Football Player of the Year and the Alabama Mr. Football, becoming the first two time Alabama Mr. Football winner, and the first sophomore to win the award.

2024: College Start and Freshman Season

In 2024, Ryan Williams made his first college start in week one at age 17, earning SEC Freshman of the Week honors for his performance against Western Kentucky, where he caught two passes for 139 yards and two touchdowns in the 63–0 victory. He also caught six passes for 177 yards against No. 2 ranked Georgia, including the game-winning 75-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, leading the Crimson Tide to a 41–34 victory. As a freshman, he finished with 48 receptions for 865 yards and eight touchdowns.

2024: Under Armour All-America Game

In 2024, Ryan Williams played in the Under Armour All-America Game and had a touchdown reception. He also reclassified from the 2025 recruiting class to the 2024 class.