The University of Alabama signed a wide receiver who looked the part in 2017, but Tyrell Shavers could not break through to become an important part of the rotation.
He ended up leaving the program. After getting Shavers, the Crimson Tide got another physical target in its 2018 class.
Xavier Williams, a native of Hollywood, Fla., arrived in the same group with Jaylen Waddle and Slade Bolden. Waddle became the breakout star of his class, and Bolden caught 24 passes last season. Williams entered as a four-star prospect from Chaminade-Madonna Prep, following his efforts in leading the school to two Class 3A state championships in 2016 and 2017.