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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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Florida State's winter Tour of Duty program is already well under way, but this year there has been one small yet significant difference.  Normally,

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FSU's Norvell seeing leaders emerge during Tour of Duty workouts

To help Florida State fans make sense of all the comings and goings on the Seminoles’ roster since the end of the 2024 season, Warchant will be

Florida State running backs coach David Johnson works with backs Roydell Williams (24) and Caziah Holmes (26) last season. (Ben Spicer/Warchant)

Way-too-early projected depth chart: Florida State running backs

After missing an extended period of time this season, it looks as though the Florida State Seminoles will have running back Roydell Williams back

Florida State RB Roydell Williams

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Roydell Williams injury update: Mike Norvell offers latest on FSU RB ahead of Florida game

Nearing the halfway point of the college football season, EA Sports College Football 25 has made its first major player ratings update.   The game

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Biggest risers, fallers in EA Sports College Football 25 player ratings update

The Florida State Seminoles were without running back Roydell Williams for the team's win over the California Golden Bears. Now, head coach Mike

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Roydell Williams injury update: Mike Norvell offers latest timeline on FSU RB

According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, a trio of Florida State players are set to miss Saturday's game against Cal. The biggest name of them all is likely

Florida State running back Roydell Williams rushed 5 times for 50 yards in the Seminoles' spring showcase. (Ben Spicer/Warchant)

Roydell Williams injury update: FSU RB injured, status revealed vs. Cal

We are back. We are so back. The 2024 college football season has finally arrived, and we’re here to break it all down and absorb as much

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College Football Cheat Sheet: A Soft Opening

Florida State will look to run the ball more often and more efficiently this season with two running backs expected to share the backfield. Alabama

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Florida State RB Lawrance Toafili (Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports)

Florida State looking to emphasize run game with talented running backs, veteran offensive line

Acquiring talent out of the transfer portal has become a key to success for Florida State under head coach Mike Norvell. Of the 10 FSU players

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SEC transfers expected to help Florida State in 2024

There were a number of reasons why Florida State's running game wasn't up to par in 2023.  The offensive line was banged up for much of the year,

Florida State running backs Caziah Holmes (left) and Roydell Williams work in a drill together during preseason practice. (Ben Spicer/Warchant)

Florida State Ground Game could pack major punch once again in 2024

A new era is about to begin for the ACC with three new members – Cal, Stanford and SMU – joining next week. There's also a slew of new faces on the

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Phil Steele names Preseason All-ACC Team ahead of 2024 college football season

SMU hosts Florida State in its first-ever ACC football game.   It will be a battle of reigning conference champions as the Mustangs won the AAC title

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SMU Opponents at a Glance: Florida State

As the summer arrives and temperatures soar into the 90s in Tallahassee, that can only mean one thing for Warchant subscribers: The return of the

Warchant Top 40: Williams and Williams lead FSU players ranked No. 16-20

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

Roydell Williams details reason why he decided to enter transfer portal

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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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'

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

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Scouting Report: Alabama Crimson Tide

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