Roydell Williams (running back)
| Florida State Seminoles | |
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| Position | Running back |
| Class | Senior |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 214 lb (97 kg) |
| Career history | |
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| Bowl games | |
| High school | Hueytown (Hueytown, Alabama) |
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Roydell Williams is an American football running back for the Florida State Seminoles. He previously played for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Early life and high school[edit]
Williams attended high school at Hueytown. In Williams Junior season he ran for 2,757 yards and 32 touchdowns on 291 carries while also adding 21 receptions for 216 yards and three touchdowns, while also adding a pass and kick return touchdown.[1] Coming out of high school Williams was rated as a four-star recruit and the number 20 running back.[2] Williams decided to commit to play college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.[3][4]
College career[edit]
Alabama[edit]
In Williams first career season in 2020, Williams rushed 19 times for 71 yards and a touchdown.[5] In 2021 Williams rushed 48 times for 284 yards while notching two total touchdowns before tearing his ACL versus New Mexico State.[6] In 2022 Williams tallied 250 yards and four touchdowns on 56 carries while also bringing in five receptions for 37 yards.[7] In the 2023 SEC Championship, Williams was the starting running back rushing 16 times for 64 yards and a touchdown in a win over Georgia.[8] In the 2023 season, Williams rushed for 560 yards and five touchdowns while also hauling in one touchdown through the air.[9] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Williams decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal.[10][11]
Williams finished his Alabama career playing in 45 games rushing for 1,165 yards and 11 touchdowns on 234 carries while also adding 21 receptions for 152 yards and two touchdowns.[12]
Florida State[edit]
Williams decided to transfer to play for the Florida State Seminoles.[13][14]
References[edit]
- ^ Bean, Josh. "Why 4-star RB Roydell Williams calls Alabama his 'dream school'". AL.com. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ Farner, Keith. "Alabama lands commitment from 4-star in-state running back recruit". Saturday Down South. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ Casagrande, Michael. "4-star RB commits to Alabama over Auburn". AL.com. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ Martin, Tyler. "Four-star running back Roydell Williams' senior season off to excellent start". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ "Roydell Williams 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ Alvarez, Nick. "Alabama RB Roydell Williams in transfer portal, per report". AL.com. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Roydell Williams 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ Kelly, Nick. "Alabama football running back Roydell Williams enters transfer portal". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ Smith III, Kenington. "Alabama senior running back Roydell Williams enters transfer portal: Reports". The Athletic. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ VanHaaren, Tom. "Roydell Williams to transfer after stint with Alabama". ESPN. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Alabama Running Back Opts to Enter Transfer Portal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ Lee, Ainslie. "Former Alabama running back Roydell Williams announces transfer to Florida State". AL.com. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ Kassim, Ehsan. "Florida State football picks up Alabama running back from NCAA Transfer Portal". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ LaSerre, Matt. "Another one! Florida State lands Alabama RB transfer Roydell Williams". On3.com. Retrieved 19 January 2024.