Former Alabama WR Jameson Williams drafted No. 12 overall by Detroit Lions
Former Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams has been drafted with the No. 12 pick by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft.
The Lions traded up to No. 12 with the Minnesota Vikings, who originally held the pick.
Williams joined the Crimson Tide via the transfer portal before the 2021 season ad only spent one year with the program. He played his first two seasons of college football with the Ohio State Buckeyes.
In 2021, Williams reeled in 79 receptions for 1,572 yards and 15 touchdowns.
He was originally seen as the potential first wide receiver off the board, but suffered a torn ACL in the national championship game, which slightly hindered his draft stock.
Last season, he caught passes from Heisman-winning quarterback Bryce Young. In 2022, his quarterback will be Jared Goff.
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