We all know about the defensive accolades of the Crimson Tide, but Alabama is quietly becoming “Wide Receiver U”. Julio Jones and Amari Cooper are already two of the best wideouts in the NFL in their young careers, and Calvin Ridley looks to be the next Crimson Tide receiver destined for NFL greatness.
After racking up 89 catches for 1,045 yards and 7 touchdowns as a true freshman, Ridley took a step back last season with 72 receptions for 769 yards and 7 touchdowns last season. His yards per reception went from 11.