Alabama Receiver’s Surprise Inclusion on 2025 Preseason Watch List Sparks National Buzz

On Monday afternoon, Williams was among the 46 total players named to the 2025 preseason watch list for one of the top individual honors in college football, the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award. Williams has also received honors this offseason such as the Maxwell Award preseason watch list.

When you hear a name like Ryan Williams hitting the preseason radar for one of college football’s most prestigious individual honors, it’s impossible not to sit up and take notice. The Alabama Crimson Tide’s standout wide receiver just got a major nod—making the 2025 Walter Camp Player of the Year Award watch list, alongside 45 others chasing that dream. Now, let me tell you, Williams isn’t just some name on a list—this kid has already carved out a name for himself with a freshman season that screamed potential: 48 catches, 865 yards, eight touchdowns, plus additional ground gains that show he’s far from one-dimensional. Alabama’s storied history with the Walter Camp Award, boasting winners like Derrick Henry, Tua Tagovailoa, and DeVonta Smith, only adds weight to this honor. The buzz around Williams is more than justified, and I’m honestly excited to see how far this recognition propels him this season… LEARN MOREAlabama has won the Walter Camp Award three times before, which came via Derrick Henry (2015), Tua Tagovailoa (2018), and DeVonta Smith (2020).Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.The lone Alabama player on the watch list, Williams is coming off a stellar freshman season in which he hauled in 48 receptions for 865 yards and eight touchdowns as the Crimson Tide’s top receiver, while also rushing for 48 yards and two more scores.

The preseason accolades continue to roll in for Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams.