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Slade Bolden is ‘growing’ in confidence and knowledge at WR, per his Alabama teammates

Alabama football has a battle on its hands, in terms of who will be the No. 3 receiving option.

After the veteran tandem of Devonta Smith and Jaylen Waddle, the Crimson Tide is littered with starting potential talent at wide receiver. The trio of John Metchie, Slade Bolden and Xavier Williams are all experienced within the offensive system, while Javon Baker, Traeshon Holden and Thaiu Jones-Bell are all highly capable freshmen that can make big plays.

Through four days of fall practice, the name that has been emerging is Bolden.

An alumnus of West Monroe (La.