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Roydell Williams arrived at Alabama as a top-10 ranked running back and the No. 4 overall prospect in Alabama's 2020 recruiting class. During his time at Hueytown (Alabama) High School, Williams accounted for three straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons and finished with 5,929 yards and 84 rushing scores. Williams saw some playing time in 2020, rushing for 71 yards in eight games of action. Before suffering a season-ending injury, Williams had established himself in the Crimson Tide's deep rotation at running back in 2021, finishing with 284 yards and a touchdowns. Williams returned to full health in 2022, racking up 250 yards and four scores on 56 carriers. Williams made even more of an impact in 2023, starting for the first time in the SEC Championship Game and rushing for 61 yards and a score.

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Multiple waves of players transferred out of Alabama. Running back Roydell Williams left the program before Nick Saban retired, looking for a new

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Roydell Williams details reason why he decided to enter transfer portal

FSU RB Roydell Williams discusses transfer process, excitement under Norvell

Florida State has landed a transfer commitment from former Alabama running back Roydell Williams, Warchant reports. He posted 560 rushing yards for

Alabama RB Roydell Williams

Florida State lands transfer commitment from Alabama RB Roydell Williams

That Alabama-to-Florida State pipeline just keeps on flowing.  After a two-day visit to Tallahassee, former Alabama running back Roydell Williams

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Another one! Florida State lands Alabama RB transfer Roydell Williams

Florida State will have two of the top available uncommitted transfer portal prospects on campus this weekend.   A source confirmed to On3 that

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Florida State set to host transfer RB Roydell Williams, OL Richie Leonard

Why Florida State head coach Mike Norvell and Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer make the most sense for Alabama

In less than two weeks since the start of the new year, the Florida State football team has landed 10 commitments out of the transfer portal. The

OL Richie Leonard

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Seeking to add to No. 4 transfer class, FSU expected to host two weekend visitors

Alabama running back Roydell Williams has entered the NCAA transfer portal.   A senior for the Crimson Tide, Williams played in 45 career games over

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Alabama senior RB Roydell Williams enters NCAA transfer portal

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Roydell Williams has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal.  Williams has spent the last four seasons with the Crimson

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Alabama RB Roydell Williams enters NCAA Transfer Portal

ATLANTA – Alabama was without its starting running back. Its top cornerback exited the game in the third quarter. But others stepped up in their

Alabama RB Jam Miller

Alabama reserves answer the bell in Atlanta in place of injured starters

Roydell Williams recaps SECCG win | Alabama Football

Nick Saban has the Alabama Crimson Tide playing some of their best football of the 2023 season at the perfect time. They currently sit at 9-1 overall

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Nick Saban opens up on the impact of Roydell Williams

Nick Saban talks UT-Chattanooga, staying focused | Alabama football

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama running back Roydell Williams is among the 23 seniors who will be recognized ahead of the Crimson Tide’s home finale

Alabama senior RB Roydell Williams 'always the first one to step up'

Roydell Williams previews Senior Day | Alabama Football

Kentucky is back in the win column after an impressive 21-point road victory over Mississippi State in Week 10. The Wildcats are back to .500 in SEC

Alabama QB Jalen Milroe and head coach Nick Saban

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Scouting Report: Alabama Crimson Tide

Andy Staples Week 11 Picks: Alabama at Kentucky | 11.06.23

Everyone remembers last season's game in Knoxville between Alabama and Tennessee. The Vols pulled off an instant classic, sending the entire city

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Alabama social media trolls Tennessee rushing the field in 2022 using victory cigar celebration

Tim Watts joins Andy Staples to Recap Arkansas vs Alabama, Preview Tennessee vs Alabama

During the third quarter of Saturday's game between Alabama and Tennessee, Roydell Williams took a handoff just short of a first down. At the end of

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Tennessee LB Elijah Herring punches Alabama RB Roydell Williams during tackle

Andy Staples' Week 8 Picks: Tennessee @ Alabama

Alabama had one of their best rushing games of the season this weekend against Arkansas. A week after their worst such performance in that area so

Alabama RBs Jase McClellan, Roydell Williams

Nick Saban evaluates the improvement in Alabama's run game

Nick Saban talks upcoming game against Tennessee, OL issues | Alabama Football

Running back is one of Alabama’s deepest and most talented position groups on its 2023 roster. Even with the loss of first-round draft pick Jahmyr

Stacked Room: McClellan, Williams top talented group of Tide tailbacks

Alabama football came out sluggish early against the South Florida Bulls, but eventually managed to pull away for a 17-3 win on Saturday with help

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Nick Saban opens up on his running back rotation ahead of Ole Miss game

Nick Saban talks mental intensity, provides injury updates | Alabama Football

The Alabama football team is now 2-1 on the year after narrowly escaping Tampa with a 17-3 victory over USF. Obviously, that wasn't the score many

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Snap count observations from Alabama's win against USF (Offense)

Alabama needs to find answers quickly after a lackluster outing for the passing game in Week 3 against South Florida. The Crimson Tide managed to eke

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Alabama will look to lean on the run vs. Ole Miss amid passing game struggles

Clarks Brooks on Alabama's Run Game

Alabama won its first road game of the season Saturday with a 17-3 win over South Florida. The Crimson Tide produced 310 yards of offense, while the

Game balls for Alabama: South Florida edition

Counting down the Alabama roster three players at a time. Next up for the 2023 series: safety DeVonta Smith; wide receiver Ja'Corey Brooks; and

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Roster countdown: 8 Smith; 7 Brooks; 5 Williams

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Players have competed all offseason long for one of the 22 starting spots on Alabama’s 2023 team. But on a roster of 85

Alabama RB stresses importance of filling roles on special teams

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – There are a few position groups that can make the case for the strongest on Alabama’s roster, but Nick Saban lobbied for the

Alabama RB Jase McClellan

Running back viewed as one of Alabama's strongest positions ahead of 2023 season

From Najee Harris to Brian Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs, the running back torch at Alabama has now been passed down to Jase McClellan as he heads into

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Jase McClellan gives expectations for Alabama's backfield

Alabama RB Jase McClellan speaks to the media | Bama Football

The Alabama Crimson Tide enter the 2023 campaign hungry to return to what once was theirs -- the throne atop the college football world. Last year,

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How Alabama's offensive focus can change overall team in 2023

Tim Watts from BamaOnline joins to discuss Alabama QB Battle, Wide Receiver Breakouts, and 2 New Coordinators

A total of 23 Crimson Tide student-athletes are slated to receive degrees during The University of Alabama's summer commencement this weekend,

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