Ryan Coleman-Williams emerges as potential key player for Alabama in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:21 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
As the University of Alabama prepares for the upcoming football season, Ryan Coleman-Williams is highlighted as a player to watch. With Ty Simpson departing, a new quarterback will lead the offense, and Coleman-Williams is expected to take on a larger role. Head coach Kalen DeBoer praised Coleman-Williams for both on-field performance and off-field leadership, noting his commitment to academics and his loyalty to the program despite transfer portal temptations. Coleman-Williams aims to build on his past performance, where he recorded nearly 700 receiving yards last season and recently expressed eagerness for the fall campaign.
- •Ryan Coleman-Williams enters his third season with Alabama.
- •He previously achieved 865 receiving yards in his freshman year.
- •Head coach Kalen DeBoer recognizes his off-field leadership.
- •Alabama seeks to replace departed quarterback Ty Simpson.
- •Coleman-Williams remains committed to Alabama amidst transfer rumors.
- 4:21 AMYahoo Sports — Ryan Coleman-Williams Poised for Breakout Season as Kalen DeBoer Praises His Loyalty to Alabama
"As a new quarterback takes over in Tuscaloosa, the Crimson Tide’s veteran receiver earns high praise for his academic drive, locker room leadership, and unwavering commitment.
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