One of the biggest strengths of the 2021 Alabama football team was the wide receiver position. But now the Tide must replace its top three targets from last season in Jameson Williams, John Metchie, and Slade Bolden.
The absence of Williams and Metchie was felt a bit prematurely in the national championship game against Georgia when Metchie missed the entire contest and Williams went down early with an ACL injury and the Alabama offense fell stagnant.
Talent is not the question in Tuscaloosa. Alabama has recruited the wide receiver position as well as anyone in the country over the past several years. The question is whether or not that talent can translate to on-the-field production for reigning Heisman-winning quarterback Bryce Young.
Alabama is not only returning several young players, but coach Nick Saban was also able to grab arguably the best wide receiver in the transfer portal in former Georgia Bulldog Jermaine Burton.
Burton brings plenty of talent and experience but will be asked to carry the load for the first time in his career. A young player must step up and it starts this spring.
Let’s take a look at the wide receiver depth in Tuscaloosa.
Jermaine Burton, Junior
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Burton’s talent and SEC experience will make him a solid No. 1 option for Bryce Young.
Agiye Hall, Sophomore
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Hall is perhaps the most naturally gifted receiver on the roster. He was thrown to the fire as a freshman in the national championship game and had both his ups and his downs. This spring could prove to be the turning point in Hall’s career.
Ja’Corey Brooks, Sophomore
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Brooks was starting to find his stride late in his true freshman campaign. His length and athleticism will make him a tough matchup. With improved route running, Brooks could…
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