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Class of 2025 WR Spotlight Part II

Class of 2025 WR Spotlight Part II
Photo: @Ryanwms6 on Twitter
CJ Marable
CJ Marable July 23, 2023 @ 09:09 AM
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Derick Smith
Derick Smith 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR | 2025
AL
Ryan Williams
Ryan Williams 6'1" | 160 lbs | WR | 2024
AL
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Ryan Williams

Ryan Williams

HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 160
POS WR
CLASS 2024
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Ryan
Williams WR
Class
2024
Height
6'1"
Weight
160
HS
Saraland
|
AL
Class of 2025 WR Spotlight Part II
He is a true home run hitter who is a threat to score on any touch of the...
Written by CJ Marable
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Ryan Williams

State: Alabama
School: Saraland
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Derick Smith

Derick Smith

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WR
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 180
POS WR
CLASS 2025
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Derick
Smith WR
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
Weight
180
HS
Southside
|
AL
Class of 2025 WR Spotlight Part II
He shows quality route-running technique and is a competitive receiver who fights for the football. Smith tracks the...
Written by CJ Marable
Auburn
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Derick Smith

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State: Alabama
School: Southside
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Erick Smith

Erick Smith

HEIGHT 6'6"
POS WR
CLASS 2025

Erick Smith

School: Southside High School
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Ty Doughty

Ty Doughty

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS WR
CLASS 2025

Ty Doughty

School: James Clemens High School
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D.j. Vinson

D.j. Vinson

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS WR
CLASS 2025

D.j. Vinson

School: Montgomery Academy
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