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 redshirt sophomore wide receiver Slade Bolden out of West Monroe (La.).
Slade Bolden, Wide Receiver
Height: 5-11 / Weight: 191
Class: Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown: West Monroe (La.)
High School: West Monroe High School
HS ranking (247Sports): 3-star / No. 495 overall / No. 14 APA / No. 18 LA
HS ranking (Rivals): 4-star / N/A overall / No. 23 ATH / No. 9 LA
Analysis: Slade Bolden is an interesting toy for offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian to play with. He’s listed as a wide receiver on the roster, but his designation as an “athlete” coming out of high school might be the more appropriate term.
Bolden can be used as an inside slot receiver, as a running back out of the backfield or, his most effective position up to this point, as a wildcat quarterback where he completed his only attempt in 2019 for a six-yard score.
Expect to see Bolden’s reps as a receiver go up with the vacancies at the top of the depth chart, but don’t be surprised if Alabama continues to find creative ways to use the 5-foot-11, 191-pound gadget player out of Louisiana.
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