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Serena Williams jokingly claims Alabama’s Ryan Williams as her cousin after torching Georgia

Serena Williams had the best Ryan Williams joke.

Serena Williams has a fantastic sense of humor and brought it out at just the right time.

Williams is seemingly aware of another Williams — Alabama freshman sensation Ryan Williams. At just 17 years old, Ryan is gaining national attention for his tremendous skills, and an absurd game on Saturday against the No. 2 ranked Georgia Bulldogs.

The freshman lit up the field, wracking up 177 yards on six catches, including a 75-yard game-winning touchdown where he juked TWO Dawgs defenders mid-route and casually accelerated upfield and into the end zone. So many people have been talking about his impressive feat, including Serena Williams, who jokingly said Ryan Williams was her cousin.

Some fans immediately picked up on the joke and had some fun.

But there were others who thought she was totally serious.

Is Alabama receiver Ryan Williams related to Serena Williams?

Ryan Williams and Serena Williams are unrelated for clarity and to eliminate confusion. There is no evidence that suggests they are related.

Serena Williams’ tweet about her “cousin” Ryan Williams was purely a play on words. I’m sorry to rain on anyone’s parade who thought this may be the case. I’m sending my condolences to you.

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SEC recognizes Alabama WR Ryan Williams as Freshman of the Week

Alabama phenom WR Ryan Williams named SEC Freshman of the Week.

With 2:31 left in the fourth quarter, the Georgia Bulldogs took a 34-33 lead over the Alabama Crimson Tide. Their first lead of the day.

But, as we are quickly learning, the lights are never too bright for freshman phenom WR Ryan “Hollywood” Williams. On the first play of the ensuing drive, Williams made one of the most impressive catches of the year before juking two Georgia defenders on his way to a 75-yard and eventual game-winning score. In his first-ever top-five matchup, against a Kirby Smart-coached defense no less, Williams brought in six receptions for 177 yards and the crucial score.

As a result of the mind-boggling performance, the SEC recognized Williams as the SEC Freshman of the Week. Despite being just 17 years old, Williams is strongly building his case as the nation’s best receiver with many Alabama fans considering him to be DeBoer’s version of Julio Jones in terms of instant impact.

On the year, Williams has brought in 16 receptions for 462 yards and five TDs. Those numbers would have been among the best on the Alabama team a season ago, and he’s played only four games. It is also worth noting that his role in the offense continues to expand by the week.

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Alabama’s 17-year-old Ryan Williams makes spectacular, acrobatic catch

Alabama’s Ryan Williams with a stunning catch for 54 yards

Ryan Williams is 17. He’s a freshman wide receiver starting for Alabama. His talent belies his age.

Williams has made highlight-reel catches already. However, the one he made in the third quarter Saturday against Georgia tops them all.

Check this out:

The 54-yard reception set up a field goal that gave Alabama a 33-15 lead entering the fourth quarter.

Best Alabama football players NOT named Jalen Milroe

Here are the players Alabama has at their disposal that will be the biggest threats against a Georgia win.

In a matchup between two powerhouses of the SEC, several players can make or break the game for either opponent. There are several reasons why College GameDay is hosting this game, and here are some players that they will be highlighting from the side of the Crimson Tide.

*UGA Wire will look to discuss Jalen Milroe in his article since he’s a much more important part of the Alabama offense.

Tyler Booker, Parker Brailsford, & Kaydn Proctor, offensive linemen

One of the biggest storylines of the game will be Georgia’s defensive line against Alabama’s offensive line. With Georgia’s injuries on the d-line, and these three stalwarts on the offensive line, it looks one-sided on paper.

Proctor is probably the most notable out of the three because of his near-transfer to Iowa. Thankfully for Alabama fans, they got the stud freshman guard back. Proctor made the SEC All-Freshman team his freshman year and was a part of the 2024 All-SEC Preseason team.

Booker is the most decorated out of the bunch. Ever since his freshman year at ‘Bama in 2022, he’s been an anchor guard on the line. In 2023, he made the All-SEC Second Team, and this year, like Proctor, he made the All-SEC Preseason team in 2024. He’s eligible for the NFL Draft this year, and he has first-round talent

Brailsford also made the 2024 All-SEC Preseason team. Brailsford was a transfer from Washington, choosing to follow his coach Kalen DeBoer to Alabama. With Washington, he was an honorable mention for freshman offensive player of the year and was 2nd team All-Offense for the Pac-12.

Sep 14, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Ryan Williams, wide receiver

Williams was mentioned by name in our article about how Alabama could pull off a victory over Georgia, and there’s a big reason why. Williams has dazzled in his first season in the SEC, garnering 285 receiving yards and four touchdowns on just 10 receptions. His 28.5 yards per reception put him fourth in the SEC (first with over 10 receptions) and eighth in the FBS. Williams is a dynamic talent that Georgia corners will have to contain if they have any hope of winning this game.

Malachi Moore, safety

Moore was not listed on the injury report after suffering a head injury against Wisconsin, which means he’ll be another player Georgia will have to contend with. Moore also made the 2024 All-SEC Preseason team, and with his four years of service at Alabama, he earned it, racking up 17 pass deflections and five interceptions. He’s also made the PFF All-SEC team in Week 3.

Honorable Mentions: Justice Haynes, Jam Miller, Deontae Lawson

Alabama football rolls past the Wisconsin Badgers 42-10

Jalen Milroe shines as Alabama crushes Wisconsin 42-10 on the road.

After a sloppy Week 2 win against the USF Bulls, everyone was curious how the Alabama Crimson Tide would respond against the Wisconsin Badgers in Kalen DeBoer’s first road test as the head coach in Tuscaloosa. The result was more than positive.

Wisconsin opened the contest with a field goal drive to take an early 3-0 lead, but QB Tyler Van Dyke suffered a knee injury that unfortunately ended his day. From there, it was all Alabama en route to a 42-10 victory. Having Kadyn Proctor and Elijah Pritchett back in the starting lineup was the biggest difference-maker today with just four penalties on the day.

Jalen Milroe was sensational again, with 271 all-purpose yards, five touchdowns and no turnovers on the day. Ryan Williams is also quickly growing into one of the best receivers in college football despite being only 17 years old with four catches for 78 yards and a TD.

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17-year-old Ryan Williams scores Alabama touchdown

Ryan Williams is 17 and excelling for Alabama

Ryan Williams is 17 years old. He should be a senior in high school. Rather, he is playing for Alabama and playing quite well.

Against Wisconsin at Camp Randall on Saturday, Williams caught a 31-yard touchdown pass from Jalen Milroe. After the PAT, ‘Bama led 7-3.

Wisconsin QBs were taking a beating from the ferocious Alabama defense.

Alabama WR Ryan Williams graded as one of the best true freshman in CFB by PFF

PFF grades Alabama WR Ryan Williams as one of the best freshman in CFB.

It’s only been two games, but the Alabama Crimson Tide still appears to be one of the best teams in the country despite Kalen DeBoer taking over as the head coach just this off-season. Quarterback Jalen Milroe has accounted for nearly 500 yards of offense and nine touchdowns so far this year and has rightfully dominated the headlines as a result.

However, the most exciting player on this Alabama team is true freshman 17–year-old wide receiver Ryan “Hollywood” Williams. Coming out of high school, Williams was a five-star recruit and the No. 5 overall player in the 2025 class despite reclassifying from 2026. Williams was also the first sophomore to ever be named Mr. Football after scoing 42 touchdowns in his 2022 season.

Williams has been lighting in the bottle for the Crimson Tide offense so far. In the season opener, he had just two receptions, but both went for touchdowns and 139 total yards. Against USF in Week 2, he added four more grabs for 68 yards a much needed Alabama score in the fourth quarter.

PFF College has given Ryan Williams a grade of 79.4 for his freshman season so far. It makes him the No. 6 ranked freshman with South Carolina phenom Dylan Stewart ranking No. 1 on the list with a grade of 90.5. As Williams and Milroe spend more time on the field together, Williams role in this offense is only going to grow by the week and his grade will only improve.

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Alabama WR Ryan Williams named SEC Freshman of the Week

Ryan Williams awarded SEC Freshman of the Week after sensational debut.

The highly anticipated Kalen DeBoer era started off in blistering fashion as the Alabama Crimson Tide boat raced the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 63-0 on Saturday. With a whole new staff and significant roster changes, there was a lot to watch in Alabama’s season opener.

Alabama’s defense looked much improved from a season ago, and QB Jalen Milroe will be at the front of the Heisman conversation all year. But, the biggest takeaway is what a superstar the Crimson Tide have in freshman phenom Ryan Williams.

It didn’t take long as Williams’s first collegiate reception came on an 84-yard TD strike from Milroe. The duo struck again right before halftime for a 55-yard score to give Alabama a 42-0 lead. The former five-star is still only 17 years old but is already showing he’s going to be the home run hitter for the Tide offense in 2024.

Williams finished with just the two receptions on the day for 139 yards, but his role in the Alabama offense will only get larger as the year goes on. His immediate impact was noticed all across the conference as he was named as the SEC Freshman of the Week.

The Crimson Tide hosts the USF Bulls at 6:00 p.m. on ESPN this Saturday.

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Watch as freshman WR Ryan Williams shines in debut for Alabama

Ryan Williams shines in hiss highly anticipated debut for Alabama.

Many people regarded five-star WR Ryan Williams’s commitment to the Alabama Crimson Tide as one of the most important in program history. The former five-star stuck with the Tide through the coaching transition of Saban to DeBoer and his debut has been highly anticipated.

Against Western Kentucky, Williams didn’t take long to get friendly with the endzone as he struck on an 84-yard reception from Jalen Milroe in the first quarter to give the Tide a 21-0 lead. Milroe found Williams again right before the half for 55 yards to provide Alabama with a 42-0 lead heading into the break. His day ended with just those two receptions for 139 yards and the two scores to lead the Crimson Tide.

At just 17 years of age, it’s hard to believe he could still be playing another year of high school ball. However, the speedster from Saraland, AL will play a huge role in the Crimson Tide’s Playoff hopes this year.

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Alabama freshman duo named to Shaun Alexander Award watch list

Alabama has won the award twice previously.

Ahead of Saturday night’s Week 1 matchup against Western Kentucky, a pair of Alabama Crimson Tide freshmen, Ryan Williams and Zabien Brown, have been named to the preseason watch list for the Shaun Alexander Award.

The award, which is named after the former star Alabama running back, is presented annually to the freshman player of the year across college football.

Williams comes to Alabama as one of the nation’s top overall recruits from the 2024 class, even despite reclassifying from the 2025 cycle. A five-star prospect from in-state Saraland High School in Alabama, Williams was rated as the nation’s No. 4 overall player according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings, and is likely to make an immediate impact for the Crimson Tide at wide receiver.

Brown, who was also a five-star prospect, was considered the nation’s No. 30 overall prospect out of national power Mater Dei High School in California. The cornerback is also expected to be a prominent contributor in 2024 for the Crimson Tide, potentially even starting at the position.

Alabama has won the award twice since its’ inception back in 2018, as Will Anderson Jr. previously took home honors during the 2020 season, as well as Caleb Downs winning in 2023.