Getty Alabama wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams.
There won’t be an Alabama player under more of a microscope in 2026 than junior wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams, which should be expected after a blockbuster freshman season in 2024, followed by a lackluster sophomore season in 2025.
With Coleman-Williams eligible for the NFL draft for the 1st time in 2027, there’s plenty more at stake for the Saraland, Alabama, native in 2026 — mainly his draft status and tens of millions of dollars if he can perform well in the spotlight.
That’s why ESPN draft experts Jordan Reid and Matt
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