Alabama Lineup: Star Receiver Expected Back for LSU
Ryan Coleman-Williams is listed as probable for Saturday's game against No. 15 LSU after missing the last two contests with knee and head injuries.
By Alexei Brooks ·
No. 9 Alabama expects to have its top receiver back for Saturday's matchup against No. 15 LSU. Ryan Coleman-Williams, center Racin Delgatty, and defensive lineman Terrance Green were upgraded to probable status on the Southeastern Conference availability report released Friday. Running back AK Dear also received that designation.
Coleman-Williams has missed the Crimson Tide's games against Tennessee and Texas A&M. He recovered from a knee injury and a concussion during that stretch. The player underwent arthroscopic knee surgery before returning to practice. His return adds a key target for quarterback Keelon Russell as Alabama enters the final month of the regular season.
The team captain has recorded 23 receptions for 415 yards and four touchdowns this season. His last appearance came in a 20-17 loss to Georgia on October 10. Coleman-Williams left that game twice. He first limped off before halftime after landing awkwardly on a deep pass while wearing a brace on his right knee. He returned for the second half but exited permanently after taking a hit to the head in the fourth quarter.
Delgatty and Green also return to the lineup after missing the Texas A&M game. Delgatty was sidelined with a knee injury, while Green dealt with an ankle issue. Their availability strengthens both sides of the ball following an open week of preparation.
Cornerback Zabien Brown, running back EJ Crowell, and offensive lineman William Sanders remained listed as questionable on Friday. Alabama ruled out linebackers Desmond Umeozulu and Cayden Jones, defensive back Nick Sherman, offensive linemen Casey Poe and Jared Graham, and defensive lineman Jeremiah Beaman.
The Crimson Tide currently holds a 6-2 record overall and 4-2 in conference play. They are ranked No. 5 in the College Football Playoff. The team will face LSU on Saturday to close out its current schedule segment.
