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đŁ BREAKING: Alabama 5-Star WR Ryan Williams Expresses Desire to Join LSU After Coach Brian Kelly’s Announcement
Baton Rouge, La. â September 6, 2025
In a major development that could shake up the college football recruiting landscape, Ryan Williams, the elite five-star wide receiver out of Saraland, Alabama, has reportedly expressed strong interest in committing to LSU following a pivotal announcement from Tigers head coach Brian Kelly.
Sources close to the situation say that Williamsâwho has long been considered a cornerstone of Alabamaâs 2025 recruiting classâhas opened up his recruitment once again and is seriously considering flipping to LSU, citing recent statements and direction laid out by Coach Kelly.
> âWhat Coach Kelly said really resonated with me,â Williams reportedly told a regional recruiting outlet. âHe talked about building something bigger than footballâsomething that lasts. That hit home for me. Iâm thinking hard about whatâs next, and LSU is standing out.â
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đ§ What Did Coach Brian Kelly Say?
Earlier this week, Coach Kelly made headlines during his weekly press conference when he spoke passionately about LSUâs new approach to player development, NIL support, and offensive vision:
> “Weâre not just trying to recruit great players. Weâre building a culture where elite players become elite men. LSU is the place to develop into a champion on and off the field. If you’re a playmaker, come here â and weâll build around you.”
That message, according to insiders, struck a chord with Williams and his family, who have placed a high value on not just playing time and development, but long-term fit, leadership, and mentorship.
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đ Player Profile: Ryan Williams
Position: Wide Receiver
Height/Weight: 6’0″, 175 lbs
High School: Saraland (AL)
Ranking: âââââ
Status: Former Alabama Commit (Reconsidering)
Williams is widely regarded as one of the most dynamic athletes in the nation. A speedster with elite route-running ability, Williams has dominated at the high school level with over 2,000 receiving yards and 30+ touchdowns in just two seasons. He was the Alabama Gatorade Player of the Year and is considered the No. 1 WR by multiple recruiting services.
Scouts praise his acceleration, body control, and football IQ, noting his ability to stretch the field and create separation against top-level defenders.
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đ„ Potential Flip: What It Means for LSU
Should Williams officially flip to LSU, it would mark one of the most significant recruiting victories of the Brian Kelly era. Adding a player of Williams’ caliber would:
Immediately boost LSUâs 2025 class into Top 3 territory nationally.
Give the Tigers their second 5-star wide receiver alongside Jeremiah Smith (if that flip also holds).
Signal a major recruiting power shift away from Alabama in the SEC West.
More importantly, it would reflect the changing narrative around LSU as a wide receiver destinationâadding to a legacy that already includes JaâMarr Chase, Justin Jefferson, Odell Beckham Jr., and Jarvis Landry.
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đŁ Whatâs Next?
Williams has not officially decommitted from Alabama as of press time, but multiple trusted sources report that he is âstrongly leaning toward LSUâ and is expected to make an announcement soonâpossibly during his next high school game or in an exclusive media interview.
> âThis could be a defining flip for LSU,â said a national recruiting analyst. âBrian Kelly is starting to dominate in areas traditionally owned by Alabama and Georgia. Ryan Williams making that move would be a serious statement.â
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â Final Word
If Ryan Williams follows through and joins LSU, the Tigers wonât just be loading up on talentâtheyâll be rewriting the balance of power in SEC recruiting. And with Brian Kelly leading the charge, Baton Rouge might be on its way back to becoming the epicenter of college football dominance.
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