10 Alabama players who need to step up in 2020

Alabama is looking to make it back to the College Football Playoff in 2020. These 10 players will be crucial factors in that quest.

2. John Metchie III, Wide Receiver

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Wide receiver John Metchie (3) is stopped by defensive back Daniel Wright (3) and defensive back Scooby Carter (11) during second half action in the Alabama A-Day spring football scrimmage game at Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday April 13, 2019. Mickey Welch / Advertiser

The No. 3 receiver role is valuable in Alabama’s offense, and with Tyrell Shavers choosing to transfer to Mississippi State, John Metchie’s chances of landing that job all the more likely.

The Canadian has already shown flashes during his limited time in Tuscaloosa, but he’ll need to take a big step in 2020 if he wants to be one of the focal points in the passing game.

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