Alabama standout rookie wide receiver Ryan Williams has already landed as No. 12 on Pro Football Focus’s Top 50 players for 2025, securing a spot in the top 15 across college football .
At only 17 during his freshman campaign, Williams starred with 48 catches for 865 yards and 8 touchdowns, ranking second among FBS true freshmen in receiving yards and leading in yards after contact (170) .
PFF praised his “elite speed and body control,” noting he averaged 2.51 yards per route run—an impressive mark for a true freshman .
Supporting that view, ESPN ranked Williams the second-best receiver in the country, behind only Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith, citing his 18-yard catch average and 10 total TDs (8 receiving, 2 rushing) .
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Why It Matters:
Instant star: Williams earned Freshman All-America and first-team All-SEC honors in 2024, making an immediate impact .
Early NFL buzz: His explosive production at just 17 is turning heads in draft circles.
Alabama’s a contender: Expect Williams to be a key weapon if the Tide chase another playoff run.
Bottom Line:
Ryan Williams isn’t just a rising star—he’s already among the nation’s elite. Now a sophomore, he’s primed to dominate once again—and possibly establish himself as one of college football’s top receivers in 2025.
Alabama’s Ryan Williams Snags a Spot Among PFF’s Top 15 Players for 2025 🎯
