Ever since Julio Jones signed with Alabama all the way back in 2008, the Crimson Tide has always trotted out some high-level wide receivers. In 2022, that standard took a bit of a dip and it has fans wondering who could potentially be the next star out wide in the Alabama offense.
Sure you have veteran guys such as Ja’Corey Brooks and Jermaine Burton who are really talented, but I am not sure they have any elite traits. Allow me to introduce the new kid on the block, Malik Benson.
Benson was widely regarded as one of the top junior college prospects and was even considered a five-star according to On3. Benson has world-class athleticism and is a dynamic playmaker who is capable of taking it to the house at any given moment. At 6’1″ 185, Benson has great length which allows him to make contested catches. Benson is smooth in and out of his breaks and has the ability to be an elite route runner if given the proper coaching.
Benson’s upside is probably higher than anyone else’s in the receiver room and remember, he was already taking snaps with the first-team offense after only a handful of practices this spring.
Alabama needs a true No. 1 receiver who opposing coaches fear and Benson may be just that this fall for the Crimson Tide.
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