One of the most consistent specialists of the Nick Saban era is turning pro after the Allstate Sugar Bowl.
Will Reichard, Alabama’s veteran placekicker, has accepted his invitation to the Reese’s Senior Bowl. He becomes the seventh player to confirm, joining Byron Young (defensive lineman), DJ Dale (defensive lineman), Emil Ekiyor Jr., (offensive lineman), Tyler Steen (offensive lineman), Cameron Latu (tight end), and DeMarcco Hellams (free safety). Reichard arrived in the Crimson Tide’s 2019 recruiting class as a three-star from Hoover High School. He became an unsung hero in Alabama’s undefeated College Football Playoff National Championship season in 2020. Reichard made 14 of 14 field goals, including a 52-yarder versus Georgia.
#RollTide Officially Accepted! PK Will Reichard @WillReichard from @AlabamaFTBL is headed to the 2023 Senior Bowl #RTR #Alabama #BestOfTheBest #TheDraftStartsInMOBILE™️@JimNagy_SB @PaniniAmerica #RatedRookie pic.twitter.com/m4GrSxn4eJ
— Reese’s Senior Bowl (@seniorbowl) December 10, 2022
He also made all 84 PAT attempts.
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Reichard hit 21 of 25 field goals this season and made all 58 PAT attempts. He assisted the Crimson Tide to two Southeastern Conference Championships (2020 and 2021) and a CFP National Championship.
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