Ryan Williams expressed his interest to join the LSU Tigers before next week, and the news spread like wildfire. Born and raised in Alabama, Ryan had spent his life as a Crimson Tide fan. But now, as one of the top high school quarterbacks in the country, he was ready to break tradition.
It wasn’t just about football for him. LSU had a fierce spirit and a sense of family that called to him. As Ryan took a weekend trip to Baton Rouge, he felt a surge of excitement. He walked around the campus, talked to players and coaches, and imagined himself running out into Tiger Stadium, embraced by the roar of the crowd.
On the final night of his visit, he found himself sitting in an empty stadium, envisioning what it would feel like to wear the purple and gold. He knew he’d be breaking a lot of hearts back home, but this was his journey.
By morning, his decision was made. Ryan’s phone buzzed with messages from friends and family, but he only had one call to make—to LSU’s head coach, to confirm his commitment. The words felt surreal as he said them: “Coach, I’m ready to be a Tiger.”