Tag: Will Reichard

WATCH: Alabama K Will Reichard kicks monster field goal while training

Alabama kicker Will Reichard kick a field goal beyond the 50-yard line as he shows off his abilities after being injured early in 2019.

In 2019, Alabama’s freshman kicker Will Richard was supposed to join the Crimson Tide and help end all of the special teams woes the fanbase had.

Being an in-state recruit was nice, but being the nation’s best kicker in the 2019 recruiting class made it that much sweeter for Alabama.

Reichard battled through injury early in his freshman season, only playing in five games due to a reoccurring hip flexor inssue.

When he did play, Reichard hit 21 of 22 extra point attempts and knocked down four of seven field goal attempts.

The sophomore took to Twitter to post a video of him working with kicking coach James Wilhoit on kicking monster field goals from a distance Coach Saban likely wouldn’t think twice about punting from, which Reichard can also do as a specialist.

In the video, Reichard can be seen middling the uprights from well beyond the 50-yard line.

The Alabama kicking situation has been rough on the team in recent seasons, even coming close to costing the program championship No. 17 in 2017 against UGA. Can a healthy Reichard finally be the answer they were looking for?

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Alabama player snapshot: No. 16 Will Reichard

Sophomore kicker Will Reichard is the next man up on Alabama football’s player snapshot, which highlights each scholarship player.

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

Will Reichard
Alabama placekicker Will Reichard (16) lines up to kick a field goal against New Mexico State at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday September 7, 2019. Mickey Welsh, Montgomery Advertiser

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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BAMA BEAT: Special teams position breakdown + Coronavirus impact on Tide

Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson continue on with the position breakdowns for Alabama. Up next is the Crimson Tide’s special teams.

Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson continue on with the position breakdowns for Alabama. But first, the two discuss the impact of the coronavirus on the Crimson Tide’s upcoming football season and why things might be a little different.

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