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Two years ago, Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams was on track to become one of the best weapons in the country.
In fact, during the first half of 2024, Coleman-Williams was even rivaling Ohio State wide out Jeremiah Smith.
Smith absolutely ended up having the stronger campaign, helping lead the Buckeyes to a national championship, but Coleman-Williams still managed to catch 48 passes for 865 yards and eight touchdowns, averaging a robust 18 yards per grab. He also punched in a pair of rushing scores.
Last season, though, Coleman-Williams put forth one of the more puzzling efforts in the country.
The 19-year-old took a massive step back, snaring 49 balls for 689 yards and four touchdowns. He had two games without a single reception, and in Alabama's first-round College Football Playoff victory over Oklahoma, he tallied one catch for five yards.
On top of that, Coleman-Williams broke the 100-yard mark just once in 2025, which came against Wisconsin on Sept. 13. He also didn't reach the end zone once over his final six contests.
Alabama Crimson Tide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams. Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images.
What in the world happened last season?
Coleman-Williams was clearly second to Germie Bernard, and even Isaiah Horton appeared to have more primacy than Coleman-Williams at times.
Bernard is now in the NFL, and Horton transferred to Texas A&M. Surely, Coleman-Williams should take center stage in 2026, right?
The six-foot burner is almost surely headed to the NFL Draft next spring, and many have him tabbed as a top-five receiver in what should be an absolutely loaded class at the position. Smith, Cam Coleman, KJ Duff, Ryan Wingo, T.J. Moore, Nick Marsh and Duce Robinson, to name a few, will likely all be in the mix, as well.
But Coleman-Williams' stock could dropped pretty quickly if, say, he gets outshined by Lotzeir Brooks this coming fall.
Actually, Coleman-Williams may be under more pressure than any other Crimson Tide player heading into 2026.
The Mobile, Al. native opened a whole lot of eyes in 2024. He then had a whole lot of people scratching their heads the following season.
We'll see if the speedy playmaker can re-establish himself as an elite weapon this season and potentially cement himself as one of the top wide receivers in the 2027 NFL Draft.
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In fact, during the first half of 2024, Coleman-Williams was even rivaling Ohio State wide out Jeremiah Smith.
Smith absolutely ended up having the stronger campaign, helping lead the Buckeyes to a national championship, but Coleman-Williams still managed to catch 48 passes for 865 yards and eight touchdowns, averaging a robust 18 yards per grab. He also punched in a pair of rushing scores.
Last season, though, Coleman-Williams put forth one of the more puzzling efforts in the country.
The 19-year-old took a massive step back, snaring 49 balls for 689 yards and four touchdowns. He had two games without a single reception, and in Alabama's first-round College Football Playoff victory over Oklahoma, he tallied one catch for five yards.
On top of that, Coleman-Williams broke the 100-yard mark just once in 2025, which came against Wisconsin on Sept. 13. He also didn't reach the end zone once over his final six contests.
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Alabama Crimson Tide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams. Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images.
What in the world happened last season?
Coleman-Williams was clearly second to Germie Bernard, and even Isaiah Horton appeared to have more primacy than Coleman-Williams at times.
Bernard is now in the NFL, and Horton transferred to Texas A&M. Surely, Coleman-Williams should take center stage in 2026, right?
The six-foot burner is almost surely headed to the NFL Draft next spring, and many have him tabbed as a top-five receiver in what should be an absolutely loaded class at the position. Smith, Cam Coleman, KJ Duff, Ryan Wingo, T.J. Moore, Nick Marsh and Duce Robinson, to name a few, will likely all be in the mix, as well.
But Coleman-Williams' stock could dropped pretty quickly if, say, he gets outshined by Lotzeir Brooks this coming fall.
Actually, Coleman-Williams may be under more pressure than any other Crimson Tide player heading into 2026.
The Mobile, Al. native opened a whole lot of eyes in 2024. He then had a whole lot of people scratching their heads the following season.
We'll see if the speedy playmaker can re-establish himself as an elite weapon this season and potentially cement himself as one of the top wide receivers in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Bama Roundtable also offers a fan community and message board. We’d love to have you join us to talk all things Alabama Crimson Tide. Click the “Join” button at the top of the page to join our community for free.
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