Roydell Williams (running back)

Roydell Williams
No. 24 – Detroit Lions
PositionRunning back
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2001-12-08) December 8, 2001
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight214 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High schoolHueytown (Hueytown, Alabama)
College
NFL draft2026: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Roydell Williams (born December 8, 2001[1]) is an American professional football running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide and Florida State Seminoles.

Early life

Williams attended Hueytown High School in Hueytown, Alabama, and earned an all-state selection as a junior after 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. Rated as a four-star recruit and the number 20 running back in his class, Williams committed to play college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide over Auburn.[3]

College career

Alabama

As a freshman in 2020, Williams rushed 19 times for 71 yards and a touchdown.[4] In 2021 he rushed 48 times for 284 yards while notching two total touchdowns before tearing his ACL versus New Mexico State.[5] In 2022 Williams tallied 250 yards and four touchdowns on 56 carries while also bringing in five receptions for 37 yards.[4] 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.[6] In the 2023 season, he ran for 560 yards and five touchdowns while also hauling in one touchdown through the air.[4] After the season, Williams entered the NCAA transfer portal.[5]

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.[7]

Florida State

Williams transferred to Florida State for the 2024 season.[7]

Statistics

Year Team Games Rushing Receiving
GPGSAttYdsAvgTDRecYdsAvgTD
2020Alabama 8019713.71000.00
2021Alabama 100482845.9155711.41
2022Alabama 130562504.545377.40
2023Alabama 1421115605.0511585.31
2024Florida State 3320542.725469.20
2025Florida State 00000.00000.00
Career4852541,2194.813261987.62

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 8+3⁄4 in
(1.75 m)		215 lb
(98 kg)		30+1⁄2 in
(0.77 m)		9+7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)		6 ft 1+1⁄2 in
(1.87 m)		4.71 s1.59 s2.60 s4.27 s7.08 s34.0 in
(0.86 m)		10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)		17 reps
All values from Pro Day[8]

Indianapolis Colts

On July 31, 2026, Williams was signed by the Indianapolis Colts.[9] He was waived on August 19.[10]

Detroit Lions

On August 24, 2026, Williams was signed by the Detroit Lions.[11]

References

  1. ↑ "NFL Draft Profile: Roydell Williams, Running Back, Alabama Crimson Tide". NFL Draft on SI. SI.com. November 18, 2022. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
  2. ↑ Bean, Josh (November 26, 2018). "Why 4-star RB Roydell Williams calls Alabama his 'dream school'". AL.com. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  3. ↑ Casagrande, Michael. "4-star RB commits to Alabama over Auburn". AL.com. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 "Roydell Williams College Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  5. 1 2 Alvarez, Nick. "Alabama RB Roydell Williams in transfer portal, per report". AL.com. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  6. ↑ Kelly, Nick. "Alabama football running back Roydell Williams enters transfer portal". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  7. 1 2 Lee, Ainslie. "Former Alabama running back Roydell Williams announces transfer to Florida State". AL.com. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Roydell Williams College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
  9. ↑ Bretl, Paul (July 31, 2026). "Colts make early training camp addition at running back". Colts Wire.
  10. ↑ Stankevitz, JJ (August 19, 2026). "Colts sign 6-time Pro Bowl WR Keenan Allen". Colts.com.
  11. ↑ Maakaron, John. "Detroit Lions Are Signing Former Alabama, Florida State Running Back". si.com. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
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