Alabama football is preparing for Southeastern Conference Media Days and fall camp, but its fans got an update via X on a player they hope can make a return during the season.

Jalen Hale, a sophomore wide receiver, suffered a significant knee injury in spring practice. 

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He has been rehabbing since that time, but the native Texan is taking it one step at a time. Hale had five catches 148 yards and a touchdown in 2023 to assist the Crimson Tide to a Southeastern Conference Championship. He shared an update to X on how he's doing and Tide fans are continuing to encourage him. The 6-foot-1, 189-pounder is a playmaker that Alabama hopes to have back at some point. 

One day at time my road to recovery. Thanks to everyone for the text comments messages and word of encouragement and just sticking with me Rolltide pic.twitter.com/Nb0Dm3Bdcu

— Jalen Hale (@JalenHale8) July 3, 2024

He came to the Tide as a four-star in the 2023 signing class. 

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