Alabama did not need him against Utah State, but it must have Cameron Latu back for Texas.
Latu, a senior tight end, suffered a knee injury in fall camp. He missed some time in practice, but he dressed out and went through pregame warmups before the matchup versus the Aggies. Latu looked smooth in blocking and receiving drills, yet Alabama’s coaching staff held him out. The 6-foot-5, 244-pounder set the Crimson Tide’s single-season school record for touchdown receptions (eight) by a tight end. Latu is the most versatile, athletic tight end on Alabama’s roster.
He can block, catch passes, execute routes, and line up outside at receiver.