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Dad of former Alabama wide receiver admits he made his son leave Tide

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The father of former Alabama wide receiver, Javon Baker, recently admitted his arrogance led to him telling his son to leave the Crimson Tide.

Jerald Baker sat down with Derrick Tatum of Elite Talent Football on Raw Talent Sports’ YouTube page.

Baker discussed his son’s time at Alabama. Javon signed with the Crimson Tide as an elite wide receiver recruit in the 2020 recruiting class. He transferred to UCF two years later and went on to be selected by the New England Patriots in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Jerald Baker revealed the former four-star did not want to leave Alabama.