Alabama football freshman Ryan Williams would like nothing more than to make a major impact this fall as a dynamic wide receiver for the Crimson Tide. And to that end, he’d like to put in some workout time with someone who’s already done just that, and much more.
Williams said he’s been in touch with former Alabama star DeVonta Smith of the Philadelphia Eagles, who won the 2020 Heisman Trophy with one of the greatest receiving seasons in college football history (1,856 yards, 23 touchdowns).
“I’d love to work something out with him, but nothing is for sure yet,” Williams said Saturday at Hillcrest High, where he and Alabama running back Justice Haynes conducted the Rising Tide youth football camp. “So, we’ll see.”
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If it’s going to happen sooner rather than later, the window will still be open for a month or so, as Eagles veterans don’t report for training camp until July 23. From the standpoint of mentorship, Williams couldn’t pick a better workout partner than Smith, who caught a game-winning TD pass in a national title game against Georgia as a freshman, then developed into the best receiver in the college game before winning another national title as a senior during the COVID-19 season of 2020.
Smith lacked size at the college level, and even more so as a pro, but has overcome it with explosiveness and flawless technique. Williams, too, isn’t the biggest of receivers at 6-foot-1, 165 pounds, but also possesses rare speed and explosiveness. Williams enrolled at Alabama earlier this month and has been impressive in summer workouts thus far, according to Haynes.
“He works his butt off every day,” Haynes said. “He knows his plays, and I…
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Author : The Tuscaloosa News
Publish date : 2024-06-22 18:10:47
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