.for the starting position. His success at Yule High School (Yulee, Fla.) has propelled him into being a star at Alabama. At 6’3” 238 pounds, Henry brings the physical back to the Crimson Tide. He reminds Alabama fans of Ingram and Trent Richardson in the aspect of he’s built low.
Henry rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown against Arkansas, but really came to center stage against Oklahoma. He rushed for 100 yards and two total touchdowns. All three running backs are doing well in spring practice; it will be interesting to see which one will emerge?
Fan Favorite for RB: Derrick Henry
Who’s in Spring Practice: Yeldon, Drake, Henry and Altee Tenpenny
Battle for Starting RB: Yeldon, Drake and Henry
After battling a toe injury last season, Amari Cooper is back and healthy. He finished 2013 with 45 receptions for 736 yards and four touchdowns. Cooper is a great route runner with good hands. He has elite speed and is physical against defensive backs. He will be looked upon next season to lead the receiver core.
In 2013, DeAndrew White proved he was back in business. He totaled 32 receptions for 534 yards and four touchdowns. As a senior, Kevin Norwood’s mantle of being a clutch receiver may fall on White. He is a physical player who displays great speed and hands. He is a smooth route runner, but excel at post and deep ball routes.
It will be interesting to see how defenses will go about defending Christion Jones next season. He is a threat in every aspect of the game. He totaled 349 yards and two touchdowns as a receiver and is a game changer on special teams.
With O.J. Howard, Ty Flourney-Smith and Brian Vogler, defenses better prepare for a ton of deep crossing routes next season. All three guys have
good hands and Howard has elite speed. Howard recorded 14 receptions for 269 yards and two touchdowns last season.
Like Kenyan Drake, Tide fans saw little of Chris Black last season. Black is a very versatile player. He can be a receiver, running back or return specialist. He has top speed and is very shifty. Black totaled 8 receptions for 79 yards and two touchdowns last season.
For Robert Foster, Raheem Falkins and Cameron Sims, the opportunities are endless. All three guys have the potential to be breakout receivers for Alabama.
With this offense, Lane Kiffin has the keys to a very expensive car. His main job is to keep it in the road and use each player to their full potential.
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