Ja’Corey Brooks (No. 17)
“With Bryce Young gone and Bama looking at an uncertain QB situation, the new starter of choice will need more upside at the WR position, and while Burton was last year’s receiving leader, Brooks (674 yards, 17.3 per catch, 2.3 yards per route run) likely had the most potential. He’s got the pedigree for a huge breakout year, but it needs to come immediately.”
Alabama fans have been spoiled with flashy wide receiver play for quite some time now. In 2022, the whole positional group seemed to regress. With a new offensive coordinator and some contributing receivers returning, perhaps 2023 will be different. Brooks is expected to serve a large role on the offense.