Alabama RB Roydell Williams in transfer portal, per report
Alabama football running back Roydell Williams has entered the transfer portal, per multiple outlets.
The Hueytown native was Alabama’s second-leading rusher in 2023 (560 yards), behind Jase McClellan and more than Jalen Milroe. Williams totaled six touchdowns and over 600 yards of offense as a senior. On3 was the first to report news of Williams’ departure.
Williams will have one year of eligibility remaining. He received one carry against Michigan in the Rose Bowl, but was on the field for the game’s final play. Nick Saban said Thursday on The Pat McAfee Show that Williams was dealing with an ankle injury.
Williams ended his UA career with 234 carries and 21 catches for 13 touchdowns. He saved his best for his senior year, totaling a single-season high in rushing yards (560) and touchdowns (five).
After a standout high school run with the Golden Gophers, Williams was a top-100 prospect and chose the Tide as a four-star. His first touchdown came against Kentucky in 2020, a 60-point rout in Bryant-Denny Stadium. Williams continued to earn more snaps on special teams, and eventually, touches.
Williams produced 284 yards on 48 carries when he tore his ACL against New Mexico State as a sophomore. He returned for 250 yards and four touchdowns in 2022 with the third most carries on the team. Along with McClellan this past fall, Alabama’s runners averaged 172.6 yards per game.
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