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Ryan Williams timeline: Alabama football recommit 5-star WR's recruiting saga
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- Ryan Williams timeline: Alabama football recommit 5-star WR's recruiting saga
Five-star recruit Ryan Williams recommitted to Alabama football on Wednesday after a whirlwind couple of months that saw him reclassify, decommit from UA, make official visits and more.
Here's a timeline of Williams' recruiting saga, from now to when he first received his offer from Alabama :
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Ryan Williams recommits to Alabama football
On Jan. 24 , Williams announced his recommitment to Alabama football. Williams shared the announcement on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
Williams cancels visit to Texas
On Jan. 23 , it was reported by On3 that Williams was cancelling his official visit to Texas that was set to take place on Jan. 27.
Seen at Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa basketball game
On Jan. 19 , WIlliams was spotted along with Jaylen Mbakwe at Hillcrest High School in Tuscaloosa for the Hillcrest vs. Paul W. Bryant boys basketball game.
Takes official visit to Alabama
On Jan. 20, Williams took his official visit to the Capstone. He shared photos with his family during the visit on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
Williams takes official visit to Texas A&M
On Jan. 12, Williams took his first official visit to Texas A&M.
Nick Saban retires, Williams decommits
On Jan. 10, not long after coach Nick Saban announced his retirement, Williams also announced his decommitment from Alabama football.
Williams shines in Under Armour All-American Game
On Jan. 3 , Williams scored the first touchdown in the Under Armour All-American game.
Named MaxPreps Player of the Year for 2023
On Dec. 19, Williams was named the 2023 MaxPreps Player of the Year after a historic season where he accounted for almost 2,000 all-purpose yards to go with 28 touchdowns.
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Spotted at Auburn basketball game
On Dec. 17, Williams got people talking when he was seen at an Auburn basketball game. His picture was posted all over social media, with Williams himself posting from the game.
Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game MVP
On Dec. 16, following the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game, Williams was named MVP.
Williams reclassifies from 2025 class to 2024
On Dec. 11, Williams announced he was reclassifying from the 2025 class to the 2024 class. With his reclassification, Williams became the No. 4 wide receiver in the nation and the No. 2 player in Alabama in the 2024 class per 247Sports Composite .
Shines at the 2023 AHSAA Super 7 Championships
Despite Clay-Chalkville defeating Saraland 31-28 in the Class 6A state championship game on Dec. 8, Williams still had quite the performance for the Spartans with 343-all purpose yards and four touchdowns.
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Named Gatorade Player of the Year
On June 30, Williams was named the Gatorade Player of the Year for the 2022-23 high school football season.
Williams, Saraland win 2022 Class 6A state championship
On Dec. 3, 2022, Williams and the Saraland Spartans claimed the 2022 Class 6A state title following a 38-17 win over Mountain Brook. Williams finished the game with 291 all-purpose yards and four touchdowns.
Williams in Tuscaloosa for Alabama vs. Austin Peay game
On Nov. 19, 2022, Williams posted in Tuscaloosa as he was in attendance for the Crimson Tide's 34-0 victory over Austin Peay.
Ryan Williams commits to Alabama football
On Oct. 8, 2022, Williams first announced his commitment to the Crimson Tide.
Receives offer from Alabama football
On June 15, 2022, Williams first received his offer from Alabama football.
Anna Snyder covers high school sports and University of Alabama recruiting for The Tuscaloosa News. Reach her at asnyder@gannett.com . Follow her on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, @annaesnyder2
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