Alabama WR Ryan Coleman-Williams faces pressure ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 3:17 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams is under increased scrutiny as the 2026 season approaches. After a puzzling 2025 season, where he recorded 49 receptions for 689 yards and four touchdowns, expectations have heightened for the 19-year-old to reclaim his form. With former teammates Germie Bernard now in the NFL and Isaiah Horton transferring to Texas A&M, Coleman-Williams is expected to take on a larger role. As he aims to improve his stock for the 2027 NFL Draft, any decline in performance this fall could jeopardize his status among top wide receiver prospects. Coaches and analysts will be watching closely to see if Coleman-Williams can return to being an elite contributor.
- •Coleman-Williams caught 49 passes for 689 yards in 2025.
- •He had only one 100-yard game during the past season.
- •Former teammates Bernard and Horton are no longer with the team.
- •Coleman-Williams is projected as a top-five receiver for the 2027 NFL Draft.
- •Pressure is high for him to perform in the upcoming season.
- 3:17 PMYahoo Sports — Alabama WR Facing Intense Pressure After Puzzling Season
"This Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver is under some serious pressure heading into 2026.
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