As we continue through the offseason, Roll Tide Wire has decided to bring fans a quick snapshot of each scholarship player listed on Alabama’s 2020 football roster.
Each day, we’ll release anywhere from 2-4 player profiles giving fans a glimpse into the players who will be available this upcoming season. Whether that’s size, classification, hometowns or recruiting rankings coming out of high school, we’ve got you covered.
Also included in each article is a quick recap letting you know what to expect from that player for the upcoming 2020 season and beyond.
Next up on the list is sophomore kicker Will Reichard out of Hoover (Ala.).
Will Reichard, Kicker
Height: 6-1 / Weight: 180
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Hoover (Ala.)
High School: Hoover High School
HS ranking (247Sports): 3-star / No. 1358 overall / No. 1 K / No. 49 ALA
HS ranking (Rivals): 3-star / N/A overall / No. 2 K / No. 52 ALA
Analysis: After being universally accepted as one of the top kicker prospects in the 2019 recruiting cycle, Will Reichard was a heavy favorite to come in a take hold of a starting job.
Unfortunately, the Hoover High School product suffered a hip injury early in the season, which sidelined the multi-dimensional player for the duration of 2019. He only participated in five contest while converting 4-of-7 field goals and 21-of-22 extra points.
Reichard also punted the ball four times for 152 total yards, which equates to 38 yards per punt.
Heading into 2020, he’ll continue to be involved in the battle for the starting place kicking position and for the job as the starting punter. Expect him, at the very least, to win one of those jobs, and don’t rule out the possibility of him winning both.
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