Williams attended Hueytown High School in Hueytown, Alabama. As a junior he was an all-state selection, rushing for 2,757 yards and 32 touchdowns on 291 carries while also adding 21 receptions for 216 yards and three touchdowns.[2] He finished his career with 5,900 rushing yards. Coming out of high school Williams was rated as a four-star recruit and the number 20 running back.[3] Williams committed to play college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide over offers from Auburn and Ole Miss.[4][5]
College career
Alabama
As a freshman in 2020, Williams rushed 19 times for 71 yards and a touchdown.[6] In 2021 he rushed 48 times for 284 yards while notching two total touchdowns before tearing his ACL versus New Mexico State.[7] In 2022 Williams tallied 250 yards and four touchdowns on 56 carries while also bringing in five receptions for 37 yards.[8] In the 2023 SEC Championship, Williams was the starting running back rushing 16 times for 64 yards and a touchdown in a win over Georgia.[9] In the 2023 season, he ran for 560 yards and five touchdowns while also hauling in one touchdown through the air.[10] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Williams decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal.[11][12]
Williams finished his Alabama career playing in 45 games rushing for 1,165 yards and 11 touchdowns on 234 carries while also adding 21 receptions for 152 yards and two touchdowns.[13]
^Bible, The NFL Draft (November 18, 2022). "NFL Draft Profile: Roydell Williams, Running Back, Alabama Crimson Tide". Visit NFL Draft on Sports Illustrated, the latest news coverage, with rankings for NFL Draft prospects, College Football, Dynasty and Devy Fantasy Football. Retrieved August 26, 2024.