Jameson Williams

Jameson Williams is an American football wide receiver for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He previously played at Ohio State.

Jameson Williams
Alabama Crimson Tide – No. 1
PositionWide receiver
ClassJunior
Personal information
Born: (2001-03-26) March 26, 2001
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight189 lb (86 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High schoolCardinal Ritter College Prep
(St. Louis, Missouri)
Career highlights and awards

Early life and high school

Williams grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and attended Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School.[1] As a junior he caught 36 passes for 1,062 yards and 15 touchdowns with three kickoffs returned for touchdown.[2] He was named an Under Armour All-American after finishing his senior season with 68 receptions for 1,626 yards and 22 touchdowns.[3][4] Williams was rated a four-star prospect and committed to play college football at Ohio State over offer from Nebraska, Oregon, Alabama and UCLA.[5] Williams also ran track at Cardinal Ritter and won back-to-back Class 3 state titles in the 300 meter hurdles and set the state record.[6]

College career

Ohio State

Williams began his collegiate career at Ohio State. He caught six passes for 112 yards and a touchdown in his freshman season.[7] As a sophomore, Williams started six games and had nine receptions for 154 yards and two touchdowns. In the 2021 Sugar Bowl, Williams scored a touchdown on a 45 yard reception against Clemson.[8] After the season, Williams announced that he would be leaving the program.[9] He ultimately chose to transfer to Alabama.[10]

Alabama

Williams was named a starter for the Crimson Tide going into his first season with the team.[11]

References
  1. "Trieu: Speed makes WR Jameson Williams top MSU target". The Detroit News. August 11, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  2. Wasserman, Ari (November 15, 2018). "Moving on from Zach Smith: Jameson Williams' commitment, Brian Hartline's future and Ohio State's image". The Athletic. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  3. "WR: Jameson Williams, Cardinal Ritter". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. May 2, 2020. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  4. "Ohio State WR pledge Jameson Williams ready for Under Armour glory".
  5. "Cardinal Ritter's Williams commits to Ohio State". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. September 28, 2018. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  6. "Ritter's Williams breaks record; Lafayette Hindman adds to resume". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. April 3, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  7. Prescott, Adam (October 3, 2020). "Sophomore Speedster Jameson Williams Ready to Explode?". SI.com. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  8. Zenitz, Matt (May 6, 2021). "Why Alabama wanted Jameson Williams and vice versa". AL.com. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  9. Baird, Nathan (April 28, 2021). "Ohio State football's Jameson Williams in transfer portal as attrition continues in loaded receiver corps". Cleveland.com. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  10. Scarborough, Alex (May 3, 2021). "Former Ohio State Buckeyes WR Jameson Williams transferring to Alabama football program". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  11. Casagrande, Michael (August 19, 2021). "Saban expects Ohio State transfer WR will be 'a featured guy'". AL.com. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
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