Freshman at Alabama Williams, Ryan C. Ranked as a Freshman All-American by the FWAA: : December 15, 2025, Roll Call
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Updated January 15, 2025 @ 1:00 AM Eastern Time by Joe Gaither

Alabama freshman Ryan Williams was named to the Freshman All-America Team by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) on Tuesday.

Williams has been recognized with five All-America honors: two from 247Sports and three from On3, Pro Football Focus, and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) for his work as a freshman. Not only that, but the coaches selected him to First Team All-SEC and Freshman All-SEC, while the Associated Press placed him on Second Team All-SEC.

Williams had 48 receptions, good for second on the squad, and led Alabama in receiving yards (865) and touchdowns (8). Both the SEC and all of Division I freshmen receivers tied for second place with eight scores.

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Result: Ole Miss 74, Alabama 64 in men’s basketball at Crimson Tide.

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