Barring injury, the next great receiver at Alabama (could be) true freshman Calvin Ridley. He was a 5star recruit out of HS and was rated the #1 receiver in the nation coming out of Florida last year. He has good size (6-1, 190) and good speed to go with some great hands. So far he is second on the team with 17 receptions.
The Alabama coaches rave about this kid...including Saban.
The Alabama coaches rave about this kid...including Saban.
Not sure what to make of this question --- when healthy, Jones is arguably the #1 WR in the NFL.
So you're asking if Alabama will produce another All-Pro WR? Uhhhhhhh, probably not?
At the same time, it's Alabama --- as long as Saban is running the show, they're a recruiting (and NFL development) machine. If any school can produce multiple All-Pro WRs (or heck, any position), it would be Alabama. Already got Cooper with a promising start.
So you're asking if Alabama will produce another All-Pro WR? Uhhhhhhh, probably not?
At the same time, it's Alabama --- as long as Saban is running the show, they're a recruiting (and NFL development) machine. If any school can produce multiple All-Pro WRs (or heck, any position), it would be Alabama. Already got Cooper with a promising start.
As a long time Alabama observer I would rate the top 5 all time Bama receivers this way.
1. Jones
2. Cooper
3. Ozzie Newsome
4. Ray Perkins
5. Don Hudson (before my time but old timers say he was the best player to ever play at Alabama)
What makes Jones so good is his physical gifts. He's the best player in the NFL right now.
1. Jones
2. Cooper
3. Ozzie Newsome
4. Ray Perkins
5. Don Hudson (before my time but old timers say he was the best player to ever play at Alabama)
What makes Jones so good is his physical gifts. He's the best player in the NFL right now.
Good memory Neverbend...both he and Bear Bryant played from 1932-34. They went undefeated in 1934 and won the Rose Bowl over Stanford by a score of 29-13. During the 33 and 34 seasons, Alabama only lost one game. Bear was known as the other end during those days. What's interesting...both were from Arkansas.
Hudson was an All-American, member of the CFB Hall of Fame and NFL Hall of Fame. He was a hell of a player for Green Bay from what I've heard.
Hudson was an All-American, member of the CFB Hall of Fame and NFL Hall of Fame. He was a hell of a player for Green Bay from what I've heard.
