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Five-star Plus+ WR Ryan Williams set to visit USC

On3 imageby: Marshall Levenson11/17/23MarshallLevyOn3

USC will have a star studded visitors list for this weekend’s rivalry matchup against UCLA. WeAreSC has learned that among the visitors will be Saraland (Ala.) Five-Star Plus+ wide receiver and Alabama commit Ryan Williams.

Williams is the nation’s No. 3 overall prospect and No. 1 wide receiver in the 2025 cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking — a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 1 player in Alabama.

Williams has been committed to Alabama since October 2022.

This will be the first visit to USC for the five-star wideout.

Williams is one of the most productive players in the country, regardless of class. In his junior season, Williams has reeled in 45 receptions for 851 receiving yards an 14 touchdowns. This comes after 1,641 yards and 24 touchdowns through the air as a sophomore.

On3 Evaluation on Williams

The most productive and athletic wide receiver in high school football as a sophomore. Turned in an utterly dominant season in 2022. Measured around 6-foot, 160 pounds in the spring following his sophomore season. One of the fastest wideouts in the nation, regardless of class. Posted a scintillating 10.49 second 100-meter time early on in his sophomore track season. A legitimate state title contender in four track events – the 100, 200, 400 meters and high jump. Shows the ability to harness his elite speed on the football field. A big-time deep threat who easily runs past defensive backs. Has high-end change of direction and breaks off cornerbacks with agility within his routes. Caught 88 passes for 1,641 yards and 24 touchdowns, ran for 700 yards and 15 touchdowns on 57 rushes (12.3 yards per carry), returned two punts for touchdowns and passed for a score while leading his high school to a state title as a sophomore. Was named Alabama’s Gatorade Player of the Year following the historic season. Was the On3 MVP at Under Armour’s Atlanta camp prior to his junior season. Looks like one of the top pass-catchers in high school football regardless of class and is the top wide receiver prospect from Alabama since Henry Ruggs III. Will need to continue adding strength and mass to his slender frame.

He currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $272,000. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

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