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For two seasons, Detroit Lions fans waited patiently for wide receiver Jameson Williams to become the dangerous weapon we so desperately wanted and needed. During his lone season at Alabama, Williams was a threat to score every time he touched the football. There was hope that he could immediately do that for the Lions. Unfortunately, he tore his ACL in his final collegiate game, and the waiting game began.
Prior to tearing his ACL in the National Championship game against Georgia, he recorded 79 receptions for 1,572 yards and 15 touchdowns. The speed and burst to go the distance was evident, and it was clear that he was one of the most explosive players in the country.
When Jamo declared for the 2022 NFL Draft, it was clear that he was going to get drafted but it was unclear when and where he was going to get drafted. The potential to be a first-round pick was there, but the knee injury had some experts believe he was going to fall into the second day of the draft.
As we know, the Lions had two picks in the first round and they ended up moving up to the 12th overall pick to select Jameson Williams. During the first two seasons in the NFL, there were flashes, but it always felt like Jamo was getting in his own way. There were questionable actions off the field, including a violating of the NFL’s gambling policy. That resulted in a 6 game suspension during the 2023 season.
Fortunately, we finally saw Jamo start to put it all together for the Lions offense this past season. Clearly showing his explosiveness and well-built rapport with quarterback Jared Goff, it was a very productive and promising 2024 season for Williams. He recorded 58 receptions on 91 targets for 1,001 yards and 7 touchdowns. In addition to this, he added 11 carries for 61 yards and a touchdown.
Seeing a 1,000-yard season for Jamo is more than encouraging. Having a solidified number two option in the passing game to pair with Amon-Ra St. Brown is much needed in Detroit. But it can’t end after just one season. Having increased production for the 2025 season is much needed for Jamo and the Lions offense. After all, we all know that Ben Johnson left calling the offense for Detroit to become the head coach of the Chicago Bears.
If new offensive coordinator John Morton can get the football in the hands of Jamo early and often this season, he’ll quickly win over the Lions fanbase. Especially if it leads to wins and production. Furthermore, we know that a contract extension is on the horizon for the 4th year wide receiver. With how head coach Dan Campbell talks about Jamo, it appears likely that he’ll continue to thrive in Detroit.
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