Ryan 'Hollywood' Williams signs groundbreaking NIL deal with Nike

Alabama star wideout Ryan Williams has officially just joined the Nike family, becoming one of the most prominent college football players to sign an NIL deal with an iconic brand.

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The State of Alabama Baseball's Weekend Rotation After MLB Draft

Alabama baseball's 2026 roster emerged from last week's MLB Draft in as good of a shape as it could've hoped for. Preeminent among the reasons why is that weekend starters Zane Adams and Tyler Fay will be back in crimson next spring.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 18

Where Alabama Was Picked in Preseason SEC Media Poll

Every team in the SEC shared their goals and expectations this week at SEC Media Days in Atlanta for the upcoming season, and the media kept that in mind when predicting the conference's order of finish.

Tim Keenan News / NIL on SI / July 18

Alabama's DL Tim Keenan makes good use of his NIL money

Alabama defensive lineman Tim Keenan knows he does not look like the prototypical NFL defensive tackle on paper. At 6-foot-2, 325 pounds he lacks the height of a defensive lineman and doesn't have the reach most players at his position have.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Pro Football Rumors / July 18

Jets, second-round TE Mason Taylor agree to terms

Tight end Mason Taylor is the latest second-round rookie to agree to terms on their rookie deal. He and the Jets have an agreement in place ahead of training camp.

Ryan Williams News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 18

Why Ryan Williams did not go home during time off

Alabama football’s superstar sophomore wide receiver, Ryan Williams did not go home this offseason when the team had some time off. Williams chose to spend a significant portion of the summer inside the Crimson Tide’s practice facilities instead, finding ways to get bigger, faster and stronger.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / July 18

Former Alabama star gets real about Johnny Manziel blaming him for getting kicked out of the Manning Passing Academy

Alabama fans have no trouble remembering what happened back in 2012, when Johnny Manziel led Texas A&M to a thrilling upset over the No. 1 Crimson Tide.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 17

ESPN’s Rece Davis predicts what college football will learn about Alabama against FSU

ESPN’s Rece Davis feels the 2025 edition of Alabama football could be a juggernaut. Davis revealed his prediction about what college football will learn

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 17

Where Will Alabama Finish in 2025 SEC Standings? Just a Minute

Welcome to BamaCentral’s "Just a Minute," a daily video series featuring BamaCentral's Alabama beat writers. Multiple times a week, the writers will group up or film solo to provide their take on a topic concerning the Crimson Tide or the landscape of college sports.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 17

Alabama to Host 5-Star Guard Ikenna Alozie for Fall Visit

Earlier in the month, Nate Oats and the Crimson Tide lined up an official visit with 5-star guard target Caleb Holt, who is originally from Huntsville, Alabama, but is spending his senior season at Prolific Prep in Florida.

Kadyn Proctor News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 17

Kadyn Proctor details why Alabama fell short in 2024 losses

Alabama football’s inconsistency from week to week in 2024 was head-scratching at times. The Crimson Tide went from beating Georgia and taking the top ranking in the country to losing against unranked Vanderbilt.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 17

Alabama defensive leaders reveal differences they want to see from Tide in 2025

Alabama football’s defense gradually improved in 2024 under the Crimson Tide’s first-year defensive coordinator Kane Wommack. The Tide’s defensive leaders want to capitalize on the momentum Alabama built towards the end of last season with more players familiar with Wommack’s 4-2-5 defensive scheme.

Deontae Lawson News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 17

Alabama LB tells why he enjoys playing in Kane Wommack’s defense more

Alabama linebacker, Deontae Lawson likes what he is able to do as a linebacker in Kane Wommack’s 4-2-5 defensive scheme. Lawson is returning to the Crimson Tide after suffering a season-ending injury against Oklahoma in the tenth game of the season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / July 16

Former Alabama players attend Nothing But A Winner film premiere, Alabama football story documentary

Deontay Wilder News / AL.com / July 16

Professional boxer Deontay Wilder walks the red carpet before the premiere of Nothing But A Winner

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / July 16

What's it like when DeBoer yells? Alabama linemen share their thoughts on the coach at media days

Deontae Lawson News / A to Z Sports / July 16

Deontae Lawson hints at a major change within the Alabama Crimson Tide that should have never happened in the first place

One thing that should always be a mainstay within the Alabama Crimson Tide's football program is effort. Yet if you see what Deontae Lawson said about a noticeable change this offseason, you will see that wasn't always the case in 2024...

Kalen Deboer News / A to Z Sports / July 16