Jameson Williams

ANALYSIS
Williams suffered an ACL tear in his left knee in Monday's loss to Georgia in the College Football Playoff National Championship game, an injury that may keep him sidelined for the start of the 2022 season. On a positive note, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that Williams will make a full recovery upon undergoing surgery within the next week, and he's not expected to sacrifice any of his trademark speed following the procedure. Williams' promising prognosis was likely enough to convince him to leave school early for the professional ranks, as the Ohio State transfer has little to gain by sticking around at Alabama for a second season. He was one of the top-performing wideouts in college football in 2021, recording 79 catches for 1,572 yards and 15 touchdowns. Williams' departure likely paves the way for John Metchie -- who is recovering from an ACL tear of his own suffered in early December -- and Ja'Corey Brooks to open the 2022 campaign as the Crimson Tide's top receivers.