Watch: Alabama football needs to involve its tight ends more in the fall

Alabama football has several positions people are discussing, but the most intriguing one has been unnoticed.

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The Crimson Tide has a loaded tight end room. Joe Cox, Alabama’s tight ends coach, is about to have this room create marquee success in the upcoming fall. Alabama got CJ Dippre from the transfer portal, and it returns Amari Niblack, Danny Lewis Jr., Miles Kitselman, and Robbie Ouzts. Each player had good moments in the spring game as Tommy Rees loves using tight ends.

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When the Tide has utilized its tight ends, it has helped it win national championships. In a recent segment from In My Own Words, yours truly of Touchdown Alabama Magazine breaks down why the Tide needs to use the tight ends more in the fall.

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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.

Stephen M. Smith

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 10+ years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.