Alabama star receiver Ryan Williams is expected to play Saturday against Wisconsin, Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer said on Wednesday.
Williams missed last weekend’s 73-0 drubbing of UL Monroe due to a concussion sustained in Week 1 against Florida State. He was injured in the fourth quarter of a 31-17 loss.
“Ryan Williams, we expect him to play,” DeBoer said on the Southeastern Conference coaches teleconference.
Williams, a sophomore, had five receptions for just 30 yards with a long gain of 11 against the Seminoles.
Williams excelled last season by catching 48 passes for a team-high 865 yards and eight touchdowns. He also rushed for two scores and averaged 10.0 yards returning punts for the Crimson Tide.
No. 1 running back Jam Miller (collarbone) is expected to play for the first time this season. Defensive tackle Tim Keenan III (ankle) and linebacker Jah-Marien Latham (leg) are also questionable, according to the coach.
“Jah-Marien Latham and Jam Miller and TK are all gonna be game-time decisions,” DeBoer said. “They’re getting their work in, making some progress. And so not much difference between all three of them, even though they are different injuries.”
Tight end Danny Lewis (leg) will again sit out for No. 19 Alabama (1-1) against the Badgers (2-0). DeBoer said Lewis is making progress.
