A closer look at the Alabama wide receivers ahead of spring practice
Before we know it, new Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer will hit the practice field with his Crimson Tide players for the first time when spring practice gets underway in March.
With the retirement of the legendary Nick Saban, there have not been this many question marks surrounding the football program since 2007 when Saban took over.
Contrary to popular belief, Alabama still has one of the most talented rosters in the country and should be right in the thick of the college football playoff conversation.
As the anticipation builds leading up to spring practice, Roll Tide Wire will preview each position group. We have already looked at the quarterbacks and the running backs, so now we will shift our focus to the Alabama wide receivers.
Alabama has a lot of underclassmen that were highly-regarded coming out of high school. Roll Tide Wire takes a look at 10 underclassmen that can be key contributors for the Crimson Tide next season.
Each year, Alabama signs some of the top recruits in the country. There is no questioning the fact that Alabama has established depth from a talent standpoint. While it has not been proven by some, others have already solidified their spot as a starter and key contributor.
With that being the case, it will be interesting to see which players on the roster take on an increased role heading into next season. Throughout the spring and summer, it will be interesting to keep an eye on which underclassmen take strides towards being contributors during the 2024 season.
Roll Tide Wire takes a look at eight underclassmen that could play key roles for Alabama Football next season.
Social media is loving the touchdown pass from Jalen Milroe to Jalen Hale
With just over six minutes remaining in the third quarter, Jalen Milroe delivers a 33-yard strike to freshman wide receiver Jalen Hale for a touchdown to extend Alabama’s lead over Ole Miss, 17-7.
After a lazy first-half performance on offense, the Crimson Tide have scored twice in the third quarter and seems to have taken over the momentum inside Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Milroe is now 15-19 for 201 yards with one touchdown and an interception. Hale is quickly becoming a playmaker for the Alabama offense, hauling two catches for 63 yards.
Following Milroe’s incredible touchdown strike after taking a vicious hit, social media erupted in excitement.
With just 82 days remaining until Alabama kicks off its 2023 football season, let’s take a quick look at a former TIde star that wore No. 82, Irv Smith.
The Alabama Crimson Tide will take the field for the 2023 college football season in 82 days, as Middle Tennessee State visits Bryant Denny Stadium on Sept. 2.
Here at Roll Tide Wire, we will be counting down the days until [autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] and his team take the field.
Today, with 82 days remaining, we will take a look at one of the best tight ends of the Nick Saban era, [autotag]Irv Smith[/autotag].
Smith had a dominating junior season for Alabama in 2018 when he hauled in 44 receptions for 710 yards and seven touchdowns. Smith was selected in the second round of the 2019 NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Smith now plays for the Cincinnati Bengals.
Freshman wide receiver Jalen Hale currently wears No. 82 for the Tide.
Now that spring football has officially wrapped up and the 2023 NFL draft is complete, it is time to shift our focus to the offseason.
Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide have a ton of questions marks exiting spring and fans are chomping at the bit for answers.
So as we dive into the dog days of summer, I thought we could take a look, position by position, and project the possible depth chart for the 2023 Alabama football team post-spring.
Together we have already taken a look at the quarterbacks and running backs and today we will continue our dive into the offensive skill positions and glance at the wide receivers.
Taylor Tatum recently received an offer from the Alabama coaching staff. He was a high school teammate of Alabama wide receiver Jalen Hale.
Alabama recently landed a four-star wide receiver Jalen Hale from Longview High School in Longview, Texas. Well, the Tide are now recruiting his former high school teammate Taylor Tatum.
As a junior, Tatum had 206 carries for 1,840 yards and 33 touchdowns. He also hauled in 12 receptions for 160 yards and three touchdowns.
If his stats are indicative of his future at the college level, it signals that it could be very bright. It will not be easy for Alabama to out-recruit some of the other programs in the Lonestar state. Nonetheless, the coaching staff has plenty of time to build relationships and get him on campus.
Roll Tide Wire breaks down Taylor Tatum’s recruiting profile.
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Alabama has dominated the college football scene for years now. While Nick Saban’s coaching has undoubtedly been a major factor, you can’t underplay their ability to consistently attract the top high school football prospects from around the country.
The Tide already had the lead in the 2023 recruiting rankings, and they extended that advantage this week by picking up two more significant commitments…
Andrew Ivins, 247Sports
On Monday, Alabama bolstered its front line by earning a commitment from Tyler Legacy (Texas) defensive tackle Jordan Renaud. He is ranked seventh among all defensive linemen in his class and No. 13 overall in the state. Renaud (6-foot-3, 245 pounds) is a violent rusher with a proven ability to get into the backfield. Last season he totaled 61 tackles, including six for a loss. He also had offers from Oklahoma, Auburn and Florida, among others.
Two days later, the Rolling Tide added a weapon on the other side of the ball with Longview (Texas) four-star wide receiver Jalen Hale. Hale (6-foot-1, 185 pounds) has also played basketball and track. Last season he posted 37 catches, 652 yards and nine touchdowns, and he’s already caught four this year in four games. Hale is ranked No. 9 at wide receiver in his class at No. 51 nationally.
Together, these two additions boosted Alabama’s recruiting score to 309.14, a substantial lead over second-place Texas. They now have commitments from 16 of ESPN’s top 300 prospects – the most in the country.
Moore is the No. 81 overall player and No. 14 WR in the On3 consensus.
The Alabama Crimson Tide dealt Texas a tough loss on the recruiting trail this week. Nick Saban won out for talented Longview wide receiver Jalen Hale.
It appears it only took the Longhorns a couple of days to get over the loss.
Steve Sarkisian and company are trending for a big time wide receiver in the 2023 class. Current Louisville commit DeAndre Moore Jr. appears to be keeping his options open, and Texas is squarely in the mix.
Gerry Hamilton of Inside Texas entered a prediction in favor of the Longhorns on Thursday.
The elite receiver hails from St. John Bosco, a California private school you have probably heard if you follow recruiting closely. A win would be huge for Sarkisian as he tries to build a pipeline from California to Texas in recruiting.
Has strong long speed, running a wind-legal 10.90 in the 100 meters as a junior. … Uses his burst to quickly get upfield after the catch. Shows good contact balance with the ability to bounce out of and break tackles at the second level.
Moore is the No. 81 overall player and No. 14 wide receiver in the On3 consensus.
2023 wide receiver Jalen Hale announced his commitment to Alabama on Wednesday.
Alabama has been able to sustain success on the recruiting trail over the last few months. That success carried over till now as another promising recruit jumped on board with the Tide. On Wednesday, 2023 four-star wide receiver Jalen Hale announced that he was committed to Alabama. The Texas native chose the Tide over other schools like Texas, Texas A&M, and Georgia.
Hale is the third wide receiver to commit in Alabama’s 2023 recruiting class. He is listed at 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds, according to 247Sports. Hale is regarded as the No. 74 overall recruit in the nation by 247Sports’ recruiting rankings.
In three seasons at Longview High School, Hale has hauled in 96 receptions for 2,017 receiving yards and 27 receiving touchdowns. He flashes enough athleticism and speed to compete early and often for the Tide. This is a big recruiting win for wide receivers coach [autotag]Holmon Wiggins[/autotag].
Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow Hale’s high school career as well as other Alabama football recruiting news.
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