Williams became the second receiver commit in two days for Alabama, joining Owen Cabell, a three-star from Tennessee who announced on Monday. Williams is the 16th player to join the Crimson Tide’s 2026 group, which has vaulted into the top 10 nationally over the past few weeks.

Brian Williams Jr., a three-star out of Orlando, Florida, committed to Alabama Tuesday, July 1. He chose the Crimson Tide over programs such as Notre Dame, Kentucky, Florida and Penn State. He is the second wide receiver to join Alabama's 2026 class along with Nashville three-star Owen Cabell.

Alabama football is red hot on the recruiting trail after landing another major commitment during a pivotal stretch for the 2026 cycle. Gainesville (Georgia) five-star linebacker Xavier Griffin became the latest blue-chip prospect to join the Crimson Tide's growing class on Sunday,

The Crimson Tide has seven standouts who made this elite group of NFL hopefuls.Order: Rank in top 100, Player, RatingNo. 5: Ryan Williams – 95The Alabama wide receiver only trails fellow cover athlete Jeremiah Smith as the game's highest-rated offensive player.

The Walter Camp Football Foundation has recognized several University of Alabama football players as preseason All-Americans for the 2025 season, highlighting the Crimson Tide's talent ahead of the new campaign.