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Summer enrollees seeking to make an impact for Alabama

By Zach Breathwaite

Saraland s Ryan Williams speaks during the Alabama Sports Writers Association s players of the year banquet at Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery, Ala., on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024.
Saraland s Ryan Williams speaks during the Alabama Sports Writers Association s players of the year banquet at Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery, Ala., on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024. / Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY
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Alabama Football is preparing for the arrivals of eight summer enrollees that should complete the 2024 roster. These class of 2024 signees will look to acclimate quickly to improve their chances of contributing early. 

5-star wide receiver Ryan Williams, already a fan favorite, is clearly the summer enrollee most likely to play significant snaps this fall. Williams is one of the most highly-regarded recruits in program history, and could be a game-changer even at the age of 17. 

Joining Ryan Williams on campus will be fellow wideouts Amari Jefferson and Rico Scott. Both were 4-star receivers that project to be long-term investments for the Tide, but could surprise and get on the field early on offense or special teams. 

Running back Kevin Riley also joins the Crimson Tide this summer. Riley was one of the best backs in the 2024 class, but he will be behind the curve as the last of Alabama’s five running backs on campus. 

Similarly, 3-star tight end Jay Lindsey joins a very crowded position room. Lindsey is a well-rounded tight end that should contribute in time, but could be a redshirt candidate this season. 

On the defensive side of the ball, 4-star Noah Carter was one of the most explosive pass-rushers in the entire class. Alabama has a lot of bodies at the Wolf position, but no one with proven production over an extended period of time. It won’t be easy to crack the rotation over veterans like Quandarrius Robinson and Keanu Koht, but Carter will have the opportunity to compete. 

3-star defensive lineman Steve Mboumoua out of Quebec and 3-star linebacker QB Reese from Birmingham round out the summer enrollees for Alabama. Both will benefit greatly from some time in the strength and conditioning program, but could be good special teams players in the meantime.

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