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Alabama WR Ryan Williams Says He’s Staying, Quashes Transfer Talk Before Rose Bowl

His pledge follows a quieter season marked by fewer targets with coach praise underscoring his leadership.

Overview

  • Williams said he will return to Tuscaloosa next season and has no intention of entering the transfer portal.
  • Through 13 games he has 43 catches for 636 yards and four touchdowns, including one catch for five yards in the 34-24 CFP win over Oklahoma.
  • Head coach Kalen DeBoer dismissed concerns about Williams’ usage, calling him a playmaker and stressing that target distribution reflects the offense’s design.
  • Quarterback Ty Simpson lauded Williams’ impact in the locker room, calling him the most selfless person he has met.
  • The New York Post reported Williams has 10 drops this season, as Alabama prepares to face No. 1 Indiana in the Rose Bowl quarterfinal on Thursday at 4 p.m. ET.