Round 1 went to Alabama wide receiver commit Ryan Williams. But LSU cornerback commit Prentiss Woodland is eager for many rematches to come.

Williams was named his team’s Most Valuable Player in Saturday’s Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic after catching eight passes for 92 yards and two touchdowns in a 26-17 win. The Saraland star is the state’s reigning Mr. Football and is a candidate to become the first player to win the award twice. The winner will be announced Jan. 16 in Montgomery.

But first, he had some unfinished business in his last game in a Saraland helmet. Williams was comfortable playing in an offense directed by his head coach, Jeff Kelly, who was Alabama’s offensive coordinator.

“This was definitely a great atmosphere and I was very blessed to be chosen to play in the game,” said Williams, who was a late addition to the game after reclassifying to the Class of 2024. “It was great to play with coach Kelly calling plays because this was my offense. We didn’t go out last week like we wanted to, so we wanted to end with a win.”

Seven of Williams’ eight catches and both of his touchdowns came in the first half. After the half, the Mississippi coaches decided to have Woodland shadow him all over the field.

“He’s a great competitor and he’s very fast,” said the Oak Grove High School player, who wore purple sleeves and gold Tiger gloves during the game. “I loved the challenge of covering him all over the field. I’m ready to see him again. Let’s go on to the next level and get after it again.”

Williams posed for dozens of pictures following the game, including one with the five players in the game who are committed to Auburn – wide receivers Bryce Cain of Baker and Malcolm Simmons of Benjamin Russell, defensive lineman Malik Blocton of Pike Road, deep snapper J.R. Buckner of Auburn and Jamonta Waller from Picayune, Miss.

Williams, who wore an Alabama towel during the game, said he plans to be in Auburn on Sunday for the Tigers’ basketball game against USC and Bronny James. Beyond that he said his schedule is undecided.

Williams said last week that he planned to sign with Alabama on Feb. 9, which is his 17th birthday.

When asked Saturday if there was any chance he would sign this week instead, he replied, “I don’t think so.”