Ryan Williams Is Already a Problem — And Joel Klatt’s All In
Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams isn’t just good — he might be one of the most dangerous players in college football, and he’s only heading into his sophomore season.
Last year, as a 17-year-old freshman (yes, seventeen), he torched defenses and made highlight reels look like warmups. Now, he’s got Fox Sports’ Joel Klatt straight-up raving about him.
“Dude is incredible,” Klatt said on his podcast. “He was first-team All-SEC at 17. That’s wild.”
Let that sink in. Most freshmen are still figuring out how to tie their cleats in college systems. Ryan? He was out here dropping 75-yard bombs on Georgia in primetime and racking up 177 yards in one game. That play alone had fans (and probably defenders) speechless.
Klatt didn’t hold back on what makes Williams special: elite speed, crazy body control, and a freakish ability to read the field in mid-air like he’s got a GPS in his helmet.
“He’s electric,” Klatt said. “His spatial awareness is next-level. He knows where he is, where the defender is, and what to do before the ball even gets there.”
And the best part? He’s just getting started.
Williams finished his freshman campaign with 865 yards and 8 touchdowns, and if you watched Alabama’s shootout win over Georgia, you know he was that guy. Klatt ranked him the #5 player in all of college football, and that’s not something you usually see for someone who just turned 18.
Of course, he’s not alone — Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith also made waves and even landed the top spot on Klatt’s list. Together, they’re forming a new wave of WR talent that’s looking downright scary for opposing secondaries.
“These young wide receivers,” Klatt said, “they’re better than ever. Ryan Williams is one of my favorites to watch.”
Bottom line? Bama’s got a star on its hands — and if this is what Ryan Williams looks like in year one, college football might want to brace itself for what’s coming next.
He’s fast, he’s fearless, and now he’s got Klatt’s stamp — Ryan Williams is HERE.
