Good News: Alabama confirm the signing of another top experienced star

Football: Ryan Williams, a five-star recruit, recommits to the Crimson Tide ahead of Texas A&M and LSU.

For Ryan Williams, it’s really Alabama in the end.

Even though Nick Saban is no longer the head coach in Tuscaloosa, Alabama football still attracts top prospects. Five-star wide receiver Ryan Williams is reportedly transferring to Alabama on Wednesday. Williams is back in Tuscaloosa, but he had decommitted from Alabama before to the renowned head coach’s announcement of his retirement and meetings with other colleges.

Williams stated in a statement that “Alabama is and always has been where my heart was since I first began being recruited by them” (h/t Hayes Fawcett of On3). “The TIDE loves me, and I love the TIDE.” I am 100% committed and confident with Coach Debroar’s offense and the relationship I have created with him and the rest of the staff in such a short period of time. 🐘 ROLL TIDEEE

Williams’ choice to play football for Alabama means that teams like Texas A&M Aggies and LSU Tigers will miss out on the excellent prospect from Saraland. In addition to those two universities, Williams received offers from the following: Auburn Tigers, Arkansas Razorbacks, Colorado Buffaloes, Florida Gators, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Miami Hurricanes, Mississippi State Bulldogs, Penn State Nittany Lions, Texas Longhorns, and West Virginia Mountaineers. The 2024 season will be Kalen DeBoer’s first as head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, and Williams can begin playing for the Tide.

With 26 commits—two five-stars, 19 four-stars, and five three-stars—for the Alabama football team’s 2024 campaign, Williams enhances an already excellent recruiting profile.