As we continue through the offseason, Roll Tide Wire has decided to bring fans a quick snapshot of each scholarship player listed on Alabama’s 2020 football roster.
Each day, we’ll release two player profiles giving fans a glimpse into the players who will be available this upcoming season. Whether that’s size, classification, hometowns or recruiting rankings coming out of high school, we’ve got you covered.
Also included in each article is a quick recap letting you know what to expect from that player for the upcoming 2020 season and beyond.
Next up on the list is JUCO transfer cornerback Ronald Williams Jr. out of Hutchinson Community College in Kansas.
Ronald Williams Jr., Cornerback
Height: 6-2 / Weight: 188
Class: Junior
Hometown: Ferriday (La.)
High School: Ferriday High School
HS ranking (247Sports): 4-star / No. 12 JUCO / No. 4 CB / No. 5 LA
HS ranking (Rivals): 4-star / No. 10 JUCO / N/A / N/A
Analysis: Ronald Williams Jr. is expected to compete for starting job at either cornerback or the Star position almost immediately, as Nick Saban is on record saying he normally expects JUCO transfers to contribute.
The versatility Williams provides could be key this upcoming season with the departures of outside cornerback Trevon Diggs and the starter at Star from the 2019 season, Shyheim Carter.
At 6-foot-2, 188 pounds, the four-star prospect has the size and length Alabama prefers from its cornerbacks, and Williams uses that combination to be effective in coverage and difficult to complete passes against.
Williams was named to the NJCA first-team All-American Team after racking up three interceptions and five pass breakups on the junior college ranks in 2019.
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