The Detroit Lions are nonetheless within the hunt for a playoff spot — they do want some assist — however their already high-powered offense is getting a jolt this weekend.
Broad receiver Jameson Williams, a first-round decide, is about to make his NFL debut Sunday when the Lions face the Jacksonville Jaguars in Detroit.
The Alabama product was arguably probably the most proficient receiver in a stacked 2022 class that featured Drake London, Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Treylon Burks, Christian Watson, George Pickens and Alec Pierce.
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Jameson Williams of the Detroit Lions seems to be on throughout coaching camp July 27, 2022, on the Lions Headquarters and Coaching Facility in Allen Park, Mich.
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Many thought he could be the primary receiver off the board earlier this 12 months, however a torn ACL he suffered within the nationwide championship recreation in January lowered his draft inventory, and Detroit snagged him with the twelfth decide of the draft.
Williams will line up alongside second-year receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, who’s in a breakout marketing campaign of his personal. In 10 video games, St. Brown has caught 65 passes for 716 yards and 4 scores.
Jameson Williams of Alabama was chosen at No. 12 by the Detroit Lions throughout the NFL Draft April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas.
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In his lone season at Bama — he spent his first two years at Ohio State — he caught 79 passes, 15 of them touchdowns, for 1,572 yards. He was named a first-team All-American for his efforts.
Williams began the season on injured reserve and returned to observe Nov. 21, opening his 21-day window for a return, which solely took 13 days.
Jameson Williams of the Detroit Lions poses for a portrait throughout the NFLPA Rookie Premiere Could 21, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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Williams’ identify is already identified all through the NFL, however he’ll have six video games this season to point out the league what he is about.
