As the retirement of Alabama football coach Nick Saban continues to rock college football, the ramifications have already impacted recruiting – both in Tuscaloosa and Austin.
Wide receiver Ryan Williams, a 2024 five-star recruit from Saraland, Alabama, told On3 that he decommitted from the Crimson Tide after Saban’s announcement. Originally a 2025 recruit, Williams reclassified to the 2024 class just before the early signing period in December. He did not sign with the Tide in December, opting instead for February’s National Signing Day.
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He’s now reopened his recruiting and already had a previously scheduled official visit to Texas set for Jan. 27. On3 reports that Williams also has official visits planned for Alabama on Jan. 20 and Auburn Feb. 3.
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A 6-foot, 165-pound speedster, Williams has drawn some comparisons to Texas junior receiver Xavier Worthy, who recently declared his intentions to enter the 2024 NFL draft. Williams ranks as the fourth best receiver in the nation and the 12th best overall prospect for his class by 247Sports’ composite rankings.
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Saban’s departure could have a massive impact on Alabama’s recent wave of signees as well, which includes athlete Aeryn Hampton, a native of Dangerfield in East Texas who flipped from Texas to Alabama on December’s early signing day.
Per NCAA transfer rules, any player on Alabama’s roster now has a 30-day window to transfer since their coach stepped down. That applies to the early enrollees for the spring, since Alabama began classes today.
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Publish date : 2024-01-11 03:34:16
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