Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams suffered a gruesome knee injury during the National Championship game against Georgia on Monday night. After hauling in a pass for a big gain, Williams' leg bent awkwardly and went to the ground in pain.

NFL insider Adam Schefter offered an update on Williams' knee on Tuesday, confirming that the potential first-round pick suffered a torn ACL.

Williams underwent testing on his knee after Monday's loss and doctors determined that he did in fact tear his ACL, confirming the fear of fans across the country.

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The Crimson Tide star was anticipated to be one of the first wide receivers to hear his name called in the 2022 NFL Draft. It's unclear how his injury will impact his draft stock, though it figures to have a negative impact. Various mock drafts have listed Williams as the top WR in his class, while others ranked him just behind former Ohio State teammate Garrett Wilson.

Last year, Williams featured in 15 games for Alabama, hauling in 79 receptions for 1,572 yards and 15 touchdown receptions. He transferred to Alabama from Ohio State after that season, having struggled to find opportunities in Columbus. That decision paid off massively, as Williams showcased his skill set and became the biggest NFL Draft riser in college football prior to his ACL injury, having gone from an afterthought to a surefire first-round pick.

Williams' injury is an extremely unfortunate blow to one of the brightest young players in the nation, but it's encouraging that doctors expect him to make a full recovery.