5 things to know about WR Jameson Williams

Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty ImagesIn a surprising move, the Detroit Lions stirred up some draft night drama with trade up to snag the No. 12 pick. So who is he?

At 12th overall, the Lions selected Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams. Here are five things to know about the newest Lion.

Williams used the transfer portal in college and it turned out to be the right move. After starting his college football career at Ohio State, only racking up 15 passes for 266 yards and three touchdowns in two years, he decided to transfer to Alabama. But why? He told BamaInsider’s Andrew Bone it was because: “I wasn’t certain of my role in the offense. The receiver room got crowded. I just decided I…