We often hear about college athletes who are parents, but how many are step-parents?
Ryan Williams, a 19-year-old star wide receiver for Alabama, just got engaged to his girlfriend, Alexis Hill, a mother of one.
Congrats! Alabama’s 19-year-old star WR Ryan Williams has announced his engagement to 25-year-old girlfriend Alexis Hill.
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 17, 2026
Hill has one child with a different baby daddy.
A six year age gap…
Congratulations to the happy couple 🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/Q0pSVnEEbE
Social media had a lot to say about Williams becoming the newest step-dad in college football at the age of just 19.
yall think he mentioned to her he was 17 in his freshman season before he got on one knee? https://t.co/FXiGPMrA7S
— َ (@viceouttahere) February 16, 2026
Ryan Williams at 19: 'I'm ready to be a husband and stepdad'
— AI Funny Clips (@AIfunnyclips) February 17, 2026
His future self in 5 years: 'I was NOT ready' 😭💍
“So my girl can’t let me be a teenage stepdad while I’m still in college” pic.twitter.com/TVdRLV8AD4
— Loftboy Niko (@YungDopeSess) February 17, 2026
Williams totaled 49 receptions for 689 yards and 4 touchdowns last year in a bumpy season for the Crimson Tide. He is still considered to be a top prospect in the 2027 NFL Draft class.
Glad they’re happy. Maybe that’s why he sucked at Bama this year.
— The Jersey Fund Sports Gambling Podcast (@TheJerseyFund) February 17, 2026
Will the new husband and step-dad find a new gear next season?