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Jameson Williams, former Alabama football WR, 'ahead of schedule' in return from ACL surgery

Former Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams is ahead of the original five- to seven-month schedule doctors set for his return to football.

"Hopefully things keep going on this track and we'll be back as soon as possible," Williams said at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, where he is meeting with teams. He is unable to participate as he recovers from injury..

Williams is only six weeks removed from surgery and has been walking without a brace and crutches for the past two weeks.

Williams tore his ACL in the College Football Playoff Championship, where Alabama lost to Georgia, 33-18. Williams caught four passes for 65 yards.

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According to multiple NFL Draft experts, Williams is projected to be a first-round selection in April's draft.

"I won't be rushing anything, but really it's going to take time," Williams said. "I just want to be ready when it does happen."

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Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) enjoys the victory with the trophy following the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal game at the 86th Cotton Bowl in AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. Alabama defeated Cincinnati 27-6 to advance to the national championship game. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]
Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) enjoys the victory with the trophy following the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal game at the 86th Cotton Bowl in AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. Alabama defeated Cincinnati 27-6 to advance to the national championship game. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Alabama football WR Jameson Williams 'ahead of schedule' after surgery