Wide receiver has been a bit of a wild ride for Alabama fans in recent years. From 2017-2020, the Rydeouts dominated college football, with DeVonta Smith, Jerry Jeudy, Henry Ruggs, and Jalen Waddle all becoming first round draft picks, plus Smith won the Heisman.
Then in 2021, John Metchie stepped up and Jameson Williams transferred in to become another 1-2 punch of elite-level college production. Unfortunately, post season ACL tears ended both of their seasons, and Alabama lost the national championship on the back of about 8 drops from their backups in one game.
In 2022, the Tide had to start totally fresh with all new starters.