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Former Alabama WR shares Christian faith by getting baptized

Mark J. Rebilas - USA Today Sports

A former University of Alabama wide receiver shared his Christian faith in a significant way.

RELATED: Alabama receiver Tyrell Shavers enters the transfer portal

Tyrell Shavers, a former four-star in the Crimson Tide’s 2017 class, shared a video of him getting baptized on social media.

Shavers, a native Texan, played three years for the Crimson Tide — including its 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship season. The 6-foot-6, 210-pounder transferred to Mississippi State and San Diego State, becoming an impactful player for the Aztecs. He now has an opportunity to shine in the National Football League with the Buffalo Bills.

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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 15 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.

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