Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams had to be helped off the field in the second quarter of the Tide's national championship game against Georgia on Monday.
Williams caught a deep pass down the middle from Bryce Young but turned awkwardly after he made the reception, which went for 40 yards to the Georgia 35-yard line. He immediately reached for his left knee after hitting the turf, and he could not put any weight on the leg as he walked to the sideline.
Williams was eventually able to walk on his own from the medical tent to the Alabama locker room.
Jameson Williams was injured on this play: pic.twitter.com/gfNZ7OAMkH
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 11, 2022
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ESPN's Holly Rowe reported during the third quarter that Williams would not return to the game. It was reported on Tuesday that Williams had suffered a torn ACL, though he is expected to recover fully and return to form.
Alabama's Jameson Williams, the projected top WR in the 2022 NFL Draft, tore his ACL last night vs. Georgia, per sources. Doctors believe that, after surgery within the next 10 days, Williams will retain his sub 4.3 speed, and they expect a full recovery.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 11, 2022
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The injury to Williams comes about three months before the NFL Draft, where Williams is expected to be one of the first wide receivers off the board. Sporting News currently has Williams listed as the No. 14 player in the class.
Williams, an Ohio State transfer, was a Biletnikoff Award finalist after he hauled in 75 passes for 1,507 yards with 15 touchdowns in 2021. His receiving yards were fifth among FBS receivers while his touchdowns ranked third.
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