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Alabama WR Ryan Williams calls DeVonta Smith a gladiator for his offseason workout regimen
Alabama WR Ryan Williams calls DeVonta Smith a gladiator for his offseason workout regimen Alabama Heisman Trophy candidate Ryan Williams has been training with DeVonta Smith and referred to the Eagles star as a "true gladiator" for his approach to grueling offseason workouts. Iron sharpens Iron in the NFL, and no university pumps out more diamonds than the Alabama Crimson Tide. Ryan Williams was the best freshman in America last season, and he'll enter 2025 as a bona fide Heisman Trophy candidate after a summer spent training with DeVonta Smith. Pressure burst pipes, and with Williams looking to avoid the Sophomore slump, he's down in Tampa, Florida, grinding with the most excellent Crimson Tide pass catcher in school history, Eagles star DeVonta Smith. Asked about what makes Smith so special, Williams told Kyle Odegard that the Eagles star is 'a true gladiator' for his offseason workout regimen. 'He's in his own category, just because the way he operates in day-to-day life. Last season, Williams was one of five finalists for the Alexander Award, presented to the most outstanding freshman in college football. Williams burst onto the scene in his first year of collegiate action, leading the Crimson Tide in receiving yards (857) and receiving scores (8) while ranking second in receptions (45), tied for second in the SEC for receiving touchdowns. Williams ranked sixth in the conference for receiving yards, yards per game, and yards per reception with a 19.0 yards per catch mark. Smith joined a short list of elite players after winning the Super Bowl. By catching a 46-yard touchdown from quarterback Jalen Hurts, the Eagles' wide receiver became the first player drafted from Alabama to score a touchdown in a Super Bowl game. Smith also became the fifth player and the first wide receiver in history to win the Heisman Trophy, a college football national title, and a Super Bowl championship. Alabama produced four Heisman Trophy-winners during Nick Saban's head coaching career, but Smith is the first Crimson Tide alum to complete this historic trifecta. Smith is also the Alabama record-holder in three critical categories. He finished his collegiate career with 235 total receptions, 3,965 receiving yards, and 46 receiving touchdowns.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
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Alabama Heisman Trophy candidate Ryan Williams has been working out with Eagles star WR
Iron sharpens Iron in the NFL, and no university pumps out more diamonds than the Alabama Crimson Tide. Ryan Williams was the best freshman in America last season, and he'll enter 2025 as a bona fide Heisman Trophy candidate. Pressure burst pipes, and with Williams looking to avoid the Sophomore slump, he's down in Tampa, Florida, working with the greatest Crimson Tide pass catcher in school history, Eagles star DeVonta Smith. Last season, Williams was one of five finalists for the Alexander Award, presented to the most outstanding freshman in college football. Advertisement Williams burst onto the scene in his first year of collegiate action, leading the Crimson Tide in receiving yards (857) and receiving scores (8) while ranking second in receptions (45), tied for second in the SEC for receiving touchdowns. Williams ranked sixth in the conference for receiving yards, yards per game, and yards per reception with a 19.0 yards per catch mark. Smith joined a short list of elite players after winning the Super Bowl. By catching a 46-yard touchdown from quarterback Jalen Hurts, the Eagles' wide receiver became the first player drafted from Alabama to score a touchdown in a Super Bowl game. Smith also became the fifth player and the first wide receiver in history to win the Heisman Trophy, a college football national title, and a Super Bowl championship. Alabama produced four Heisman Trophy-winners during Nick Saban's head coaching career, but Smith is the first Crimson Tide alum to complete this historic trifecta. Smith is also the Alabama record-holder in three critical categories. He finished his collegiate career with 235 total receptions, 3,965 receiving yards, and 46 receiving touchdowns. This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Alabama Heisman Trophy candidate works out with Eagles' DeVonta Smith
USA Today
22-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Alabama Heisman Trophy candidate Ryan Williams has been working out with Eagles star WR
Alabama Heisman Trophy candidate Ryan Williams has been working out with Eagles star WR Alabama Heisman Trophy candidate Ryan Williams has been working out with Eagles' star wide receiver, and Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith Iron sharpens Iron in the NFL, and no university pumps out more diamonds than the Alabama Crimson Tide. Ryan Williams was the best freshman in America last season, and he'll enter 2025 as a bona fide Heisman Trophy candidate. Pressure burst pipes, and with Williams looking to avoid the Sophomore slump, he's down in Tampa, Florida, working with the greatest Crimson Tide pass catcher in school history, Eagles star DeVonta Smith. Last season, Williams was one of five finalists for the Alexander Award, presented to the most outstanding freshman in college football. Williams burst onto the scene in his first year of collegiate action, leading the Crimson Tide in receiving yards (857) and receiving scores (8) while ranking second in receptions (45), tied for second in the SEC for receiving touchdowns. Williams ranked sixth in the conference for receiving yards, yards per game, and yards per reception with a 19.0 yards per catch mark. Smith joined a short list of elite players after winning the Super Bowl. By catching a 46-yard touchdown from quarterback Jalen Hurts, the Eagles' wide receiver became the first player drafted from Alabama to score a touchdown in a Super Bowl game. Smith also became the fifth player and the first wide receiver in history to win the Heisman Trophy, a college football national title, and a Super Bowl championship. Alabama produced four Heisman Trophy-winners during Nick Saban's head coaching career, but Smith is the first Crimson Tide alum to complete this historic trifecta. Smith is also the Alabama record-holder in three critical categories. He finished his collegiate career with 235 total receptions, 3,965 receiving yards, and 46 receiving touchdowns.
