The addition of Carl Tucker at tight end provides Alabama with a huge need on its roster for spring practice and the upcoming season. A graduate transfer from North Carolina, Tucker visited the program on last week and decided to commit to the Crimson Tide on Wednesday.
RELATED: Alabama lands commitment from Carl Tucker, grad transfer from North Carolina
Once a three-star recruit, he totaled 36 catches for 549 receiving yards with four touchdowns during his tenure as a Tar Heel.
He brings experience, depth and playmaking abilities to the position group.
In Wednesday’s segment of In My Own Words, yours truly of Touchdown Alabama Magazine breaks down the impact of Alabama getting a commitment from Tucker.
With spring ball returning in March, Crimson Tide fans are excited for all the talent returning to the roster as well as the incoming freshmen.
This is usually the time of year where we start to discover the positional units that will have us excited, concerned, or surprised for next fall.
Check out the segment below, as I dive into the group that I’m looking forward to seeing.
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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.
