Getty University of Alabama wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams. It’s turning into quite an offseason of change for Alabama star wide receiver Ryan Williams. First, the 19-year-old Williams reportedly became engaged to his 25-year-old girlfriend, Alexis Ellis, in February . Now, even more changes on the way. On Friday, Williams announced he will change his name from Ryan Williams to Ryan Coleman-Williams and will change his jersey number from No. 2 to No. 1 for the 2026 season — likely his last