During the 2020 NFL Draft, two wide receivers from Alabama were selected within the first 15 picks in Henry Ruggs III and Jerry Jeudy. Looking ahead to 2021, history could repeat itself with wide receivers DeVonta Smith and Jaylen Waddle. Smith and Waddle will both be in contention to be the first wide receiver selected, especially after how they’ve played during this season. While Smith has continued his production pace from last season, it was Waddle that improved his numbers during the first month of the SEC season. Unfortunately for Waddle, he suffered a potentially season-ending injury on the opening kickoff against Tennessee.
WR1: The Case For Jaylen Waddle
WR1: The Case For Jaylen Waddle
WR1: The Case For Jaylen Waddle
During the 2020 NFL Draft, two wide receivers from Alabama were selected within the first 15 picks in Henry Ruggs III and Jerry Jeudy. Looking ahead to 2021, history could repeat itself with wide receivers DeVonta Smith and Jaylen Waddle. Smith and Waddle will both be in contention to be the first wide receiver selected, especially after how they’ve played during this season. While Smith has continued his production pace from last season, it was Waddle that improved his numbers during the first month of the SEC season. Unfortunately for Waddle, he suffered a potentially season-ending injury on the opening kickoff against Tennessee.