Alabama Commit Ryan Williams wins Mr. Football, more winners
The annual Alabama Sports Writers Association announced the state’s top awards on Thursday during a ceremony held in Montgomery. The 41st winner of the Mr. Football in the state of Alabama was delivered to the first ever sophomore.
Alabama commit Ryan Williams, a top 20 overall player in the 2025 class according to the On3 Sports Consensus Player Rankings, earned the honor after accounting for 42 touchdowns and helping Saraland High School to its first state title. He was also named the Class 6A Back of the Year.
Williams posted video game like numbers each almost each week during the season. He had 88 receptions for 1,641 yards and 24 touchdowns. He also had 57 rushing attempts for 700 yards and 15 touchdowns. Williams had two punt returns for touchdowns and threw a touchdown pass.
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Former Alabama signee ‘Mr. Football’ winners include: Kool-Aid McKinstry (2021), Kristian Story (2019). TJ Yeldon (2011), Julio Jones (2007), Andre Smith (2005), Antoneyo Williams (1996), Freddie Kitchens (1992), David Palmer (1990), Pierre Goode (1985).
Alabama signee, commit also receive top awards
Ryqueze McElderry, four-star offensive lineman from Anniston High School was named the Class 4A Lineman of the Year by the ASWA. McElderry did not attend the banquet on Thursday. McElderry signed with Alabama in December. He joined the the team for bowl practice, and is officially enrolled as a student-athlete in Tuscaloosa.
Sterling Dixon, 2024 Top 100 EDGE from Mobile Christian also went home with hardware after his sensational junior campaign. Dixon earned Class 3A Lineman of the Year after recording 172 tackles, 39 tackles for loss and 18 sacks. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound defender committed to Alabama in December.
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Complete list of award winners:
Class 7A Back of the Year: QB Peyton Floyd (Hewitt-Trussville)
Class 7A Lineman of the year: DL Peter Woods (Thompson, Clemson signee)
Class 6A Back of the Year: WR Ryan Williams (Saraland, Alabama commit)
Class 6A Lineman of the Year: DL Kelby Collins (Gardendale, Florida signee)
Class 5A Back of the Year: RB Cole Blaylock (UMS-Wright)
Class 5A Lineman of the Year: DL Zion Grady (Charles Henderson, 2025)
Class 4A Back of the Year: RB Fluff Bothwell (Oneonta)
Class 4A Lineman of the Year: OL Ryqueze McElderry (Anniston, Alabama signee)
Class 3A Back of the Year: QB Jack Hayes (Piedmont)
Class 3A Lineman of the Year: ED˝GE Sterling Dixon (Mobile Christian, 2024 Alabama commit)
Class 2A Back of the Year: ATH Kamore Harris (B.B. Comer)
Class 2A Lineman of the Year: DL Keldric Faulk (Highland Home, Auburn signee)
Class 1A Back of the Year: RB Alvin Henderson (Elba, 2025)
Class 1A Lineman of the Year: DL Byston Dixon (Leroy)
AISA Back of the Year: RB George Myers (Lee-Scott)
AISA Lineman of the Year: OL/DL Jack Gibson (Patrician)
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