Alabama Offense Looking For Complete Receiver Room as Fall Camp Opens

The Crimson Tide wide receivers left a bit to be desired last season, leaving many to wonder if there's a dominant receiver on the roster.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Alabama Crimson Tide failed to produce a thousand-yard receiver in 2022 for the first time in five years, despite touting a Heisman Trophy winner under center in Bryce Young.

It also enters the upcoming season with a massive question at quarterback, creating a sense of urgency with the other position groups on offense to step up.

"To be honest, as a returning guy, I'm not looking for a number one receiver. I'm looking for a complete group because everybody might have a day," Alabama receiver Ja'Corey Brooks said on Friday. "Everybody might have a game to get their name called on so we want everybody in our group to show up and play as hard and best they could."

Ja'Corey Brooks "I'm not looking for a No. 1 receiver - I want to see a complete receiver group"
— Joe Gaither (@JoeGaither6) August 4, 2023

Alabama appears to enter 2023 with receivers representing various skill-sets and abilities, which if maximized can present headaches for opposing defenses.

Brooks, obviously the veteran of the group is likely the most well rounded but that may not always be the first option. Jermaine Burton gives the Tide a physical, possession type receiver and Isaiah Bond and Malik Benson give new offensive coordinator Tommy Rees two burners who can take the top off a defense.

As Alabama continues through fall camp and works to figure out who will play quarterback this season, it's just as important for the receivers to find their niche in the Crimson Tide offense as soon as possible.

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