Injury Update: Alabama's standout wide receiver, Ryan Williams, suffered a concussion during the game against Florida State.
Ryan Williams, Alabama's standout receiver, exited the season-opener against Florida State in the fourth quarter due to a concussion, and his evaluation will take place before the home game against UL Monroe.
The game, played at Florida State, ended in a surprising 31-17 loss for the No. 8 Alabama team. Despite Florida State's 2-10 record from the previous season, the loss was unexpected.
In the game, Williams had five receptions, accumulating a total of 30 yards. His longest gain was 11 yards. Prior to the injury, he also scored two touchdowns through rushing, adding to his impressive performance last season where he scored eight touchdowns through receiving and had a team-high of 865 receiving yards.
The concussion was sustained by Williams after dropping a pass, with two Seminoles in the area. Earl Little Jr., who was initially called for targeting, had the ruling overturned after review.
Last season, Williams caught 48 passes for the team and returned punts for the Crimson Tide. His contribution to the team was evident, as he scored two touchdowns through rushing as well.
Head coach Kalen DeBoer has confirmed that Williams will be evaluated leading up to next week's home game against UL Monroe. The search results do not provide information about the doctor who will examine Williams for his head injury before the game.
As Alabama prepares for their next game, the team and fans will be hoping for a speedy recovery for their star receiver, Ryan Williams.
