TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama football’s Germie Bernard and Ryan Williams were named to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List, the Tallahassee Quarterback Club announced Wednesday.

Bernard and Williams are part of a list of 47 candidates on the preseason list for the Biletnikoff, which recognizes the nation’s top pass-catcher. Alabama has had three Biletnikoff winners in program history, including the program’s most recent recipient, DeVonta Smith (2020). Jerry Jeudy was presented with the honor two years prior in 2018 after Amari Cooper became the Crimson Tide’s initial winner, earning the distinction in 2014.

Germie Bernard

Wide Receiver, Senior

• A steady presence at wideout for the Crimson Tide
• Led UA with 50 receptions following his first season at the Capstone, amassing 794 receiving yards with two touchdowns
• Also managed 37 rushing yards on four carries with one rushing score
• Recorded 50-plus receiving yards in 10 of his 13 games in 2024

Ryan Williams

Wide Receiver, Sophomore

• One of the nation’s most electrifying wideouts
• Garnered first team All-Southeastern Conference and Freshman All-SEC accolades in 2024
• Led Alabama in receiving yards (865) and receiving touchdowns (8) while finishing second in receptions (48) as a freshman
• His eight receiving touchdowns were the second-most in the SEC and tied for second-most among freshman wideouts in Division I
• Also contributed 48 rushing yards on four attempts with two touchdowns
• Added 120 punt return yards on 10 attempts as well as two kickoff returns for a combined 12 yards