Moments after he flipped into the end zone during Alabama’s matchup against Colorado State last season, a cool situation happened between wide receivers Robert Foster and Cam Sims.
For the duo that battled injuries, a hug was shared as Foster had achieved his first touchdown for the Crimson Tide since the 2015 season – where he scored twice before sustaining a season-ending rotator cuff mishap. He garnered one less star than Foster (four-star) coming out of high school in Louisiana, but knee and shoulder issues limited Sims from becoming a breakout star.
Both guys had flashes of production in 2017, nevertheless, Foster and Sims could potentially be the biggest undrafted free agent steals for Alabama. According to reports, Foster signed with Buffalo while Sims is taking his talents to Washington. Both franchises are need of talent and physicality at the wide receiver position, which the former Tide standouts carry in spades.
Washington has its quarterback in Alex Smith, but Jamison Crowder (5’8″) is a slot receiver and Josh Doctson (6’3″) is still growing as a playmaker. Crowder, who was the Redskins’ selection in the 2015 NFL Draft, brought in 66 passes a season ago for 789 yards and three touchdowns.
Doctson, a first-round pick in 2016, increased his receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns from his rookie season – totaling 35 catches for 502 yards and six scores. Adding a 6-foot-5 target in Sims gives Smith a weapon on third down and an imposing presence in the red zone.
As for Foster, the Bills have size at receiver with Kelvin Benjamin (6’5″) but he is constantly dealing with injuries and weight issues. Everyone else on the roster lacks one of two things: playing experience or production upon hitting the field. The 6-foot-2, 196-pound speedster recorded a time of 4.41 seconds in the 40-yard dash and looked smooth in drills at the combine.
Tight end Charles Clay is Buffalo’s best option in the passing game.
Should Foster and Sims turn heads at rookie minicamp and condition their bodies well, the pair could find themselves making the 53-man roster next fall.
Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
