Former Alabama WR accepts high school head coaching job

Nov 18, 2006; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Nikita Stover (9) catches a pass over Auburn Tigers defensive back David Irons (4) during the Iron Bowl game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Stover scored a touchdown on the play. Mandatory Credit: Photo By John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

Former Alabama wide receiver, Nikita Stover has accepted the head coaching position at Hatton High School in Town Creek, Alabama.

Stover spent three seasons at Alabama. The native of Hartselle, Alabama reeled in 28 receptions for 424 yards and five touchdowns over the course of his college career.

Since ending his playing career, Stover has held a head coaching position at Decatur Heritage High School in Decatur, Alabama. In three years with the program, Stover attained a 20-11 record.

Now, Stover will begin a new journey in north Alabama with the Hatton Hornets. In 2024, the Hornets finished with a 6-5 record.

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Brody Smoot is a team reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “follow” him on X, via @brodysmoot.