He arrived at the University of Alabama as a top in-state prospect and one of the best running backs in the 2020 class.
Roydell Williams was a versatile back at Hueytown (Ala.) High School and Coach Nick Saban brought him to the Crimson Tide.
He worked in a role as a freshman on Alabama’s 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship team, but his role increased last year after an injury to Jase McClellan. Williams had 284 yards rushing and a touchdown on 48 carries while catching five passes for 57 yards and a score. The 5-foot-10, 212-pounder sustained a season-ending knee injury versus New Mexico State at Bryant-Denny Stadium.