Alabama graduated Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs III to the NFL Draft; however, the wide receiver room welcomes back experience and talent. The tandem of DeVonta Smith and Jaylen Waddle terrorized defensive backfields in 2019, as Smith was a 1,000-yard target as a junior.
A native of Amite, La., Smith led the Crimson Tide in yards (1,256) and touchdowns (14) while catching 68 passes last year. Waddle brought in 560 yards receiving with six scores and would have had more than one punt return touchdown, if not for a few penalties (block in the back).
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As it has both players established, the question is who becomes the No. 3 option?
Alabama’s roster has Tyrell Shavers, John Metchie, Slade Bolden and Xavier Williams as returners at the position. On top of this, the Tide has a trio of freshmen – Thiau Jones-Bell, Traeshon Holden and Javon Baker – that signed in this year’s recruiting class.
Each player has the potential to enhance Smith and Waddle.
On last week (Friday), yours truly of Touchdown Alabama Magazine previewed the wide receivers on In My Own Words and named Shavers as the No. 3 target for the fall.
Check out the video below.
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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.
