Alabama’s 2025 Wide Receiver Corps: Hidden Gems Ready to Dominate the Gridiron?

Cole Adams can be a significant contributor in 2025 but he needs to make it though the year healthy. Cole is a compact build with big play upside. He has excellent contact balance with potential for YAC yards. His ability to go across the middle and make tough catches can be clutch for the Tide on 3rd down. Cole shows ability to play in traffic as he played both punt returner and kick returner. Cole is ready to contribute in 2025, but he has a physical style of play. He had 2 injuries in 2024 which makes me wonder if he will make it through the 12 game season. If he does he can play a crucial role for the Tide. 2025 Projection: 25 catches 350 yards 4 TDsRico Scott is a redshirt freshman who can have an immediate impact in 2025. Where he falls on the depth chart will dictate a lot of his production in 2025. However, I believe he will make the most of his reps because of his versatility, aggression, and physically developed body. Rico was both a RB and WR in high school. He plays with urgency and has a nose for the end zone. Rico is part athlete, part football player. His physicality, length, and ball skills will allow him to contribute immediately. He has knack for making plays and scoring touchdowns. A talented WR room will limit his reps, but fans will like what he does on the field. 2025 Projection: 12 catches, 250 yards, 2 TD.The Alabama Crimson Tide have one of the most talented receiving corps in the United States.The group is a strength of the team and will be a joy to watch this fall. There are both established names on this list and soon to be stars who will blossom this season.Stay tuned for what these high flying, explosive playmakers can do this Fall in Kalen DeBoer’s offense. Some of the names will sound familiar, some of them won’t, but Alabama has a deep group of players who will make national noise this year!

Ryan Williams – Sophomore – 6’0 178

Much is expected from this group in the upcoming season. They have a combination of dynamic athletes who can stretch the field and reliable targets who can move the chains in big games.

Germie Bernard – Senior – 6’1 204

Fans will love what this explosive and versatile unit can do this Fall. Lot of touchdowns and YAC yards are to be expected. Freshman Derek Meadows and sophomore Jaylen Mbakwe will also contribute this year. Meadows is 6’5″ and Mbakwe is transitioning from cornerback. Look for lots of highlights and high scores. This versatile group should open up the playbook for the Tide! Expect some fireworks!

Isaiah Horton – Redshirt Junior – 6’4 208

Germie Bernard led Alabama last year with 50 receptions and also added 794 yards and 2 TDs. Bernard is a dynamic presence in Alabama’s offense and flashes versatility, running the football on end arounds and jet sweeps. He is very agile and cuts well, able to rip off chunk yardage in the blink of an eye. Bernard can have a break out year in 2025 as this is his 3rd year in Kalen DeBoer’s offense. He is a reliable security blanket for Ty Simpson, but with an electric upside with the ball in his hands. Look for big things for Bernard this year. 2025 Prediction: 60 receptions 900 yards 5 TDs, 3 rushing TDs. Second Team All-SEC.

Cole Adams – Redshirt Sophomore – 5’10 183

Lotzeir Brooks is a True Freshman to get very excited about. He may not have a major role this year but this is a high upside kid who can be an electric playmaker in the SEC. Brooks shows to be a fluid WR who has similarities to both Bernard and Williams . He is absolutely magnificent in the open field. He is shifty, cuts well, and has great vision finding the end zone. He will likely get some reps as a slot receiver this Fall. Look for him to make to make some big plays late in the season. 2025 Projection: 15 receptions, 250 yards, 2 TDs.

Jalen Hale – Redshirt Sophomore – 6’1 197

Isaiah Horton is transferring from Miami. Last year he tallied 56 receptions, 516 yards, and 5 TDS . Horton is a good addition for the tide given his skillset. He is strong, physical, and a reliable target within 15 yards. He is an option on 3rd down and in the red zone. He will be a great security blanket for Ty Simpson. He also compliments Ryan Williams well. Williams can take the top off the defense and Horton can be a reliable option underneath. Don’t expect to be awed by Horton’s highlights, but he can be an integral part of the offense who keeps the chains moving. Great pickup by the Tide this offseason. 2025 Projection: 68 receptions, 800 yards, 8 TDs.

Lotzeir Brooks – Freshman – 5’9 191

Hale has big play upside, but he is coming off an injury. Hale is long and smooth and does a great job of attacking the defense on seam routes. He gives the tide’s offense balance because he is a deep threat who can open open things up for the running game and underneath routes. He is both a decoy and graceful pass catcher with good ball skills and hands. He can be explosive in this offense with talent like Williams, Bernard, and Adams around him. His confidence and aggression should improve this year as he is still recovering from injuries. Expect his better performances to come later in the season. 2025 Projection: 25 catches 400 yards 4 TDs

Rico Scott – Redshirt Freshman – 6’0 196

Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.Ryan Williams had an electric freshman season dazzling Tide fans as one of the best players on the field as a 17 year old. Williams caught 48 passes last year for 865 yards and 8 TDs, giving fans a taste of what could be in store for his sophomore campaign. The sophomore has tremendous ball skills, hands, burst, and fluidity. He is a scoring threat on virtually every play. He is capable of scoring on both deep and underneath routes. He is notorious for breaking tackles on underneath routes and taking it the distance. Expect a Jeremiah Smith type impact for the Tide this season. 2025 Projection: 70 receptions, 1100 rec yards, 14 TDs.

When you think about the Alabama Crimson Tide’s wide receiver lineup for the upcoming season, you’re staring down one of the most electric and deep groups in college football today. This isn’t just any ordinary roster — it’s a masterful mix of explosive playmakers and steady hands, all primed to shred defenses and keep the chains moving when it really counts. What excites me isn’t just the proven stars but the under-the-radar guys who could very well step into the spotlight, making this corps a thrilling watch come kickoff. Kalen DeBoer’s offense is going to be a playground for these aerial acrobats, and mark my words — some names will become household instantly, while others will quietly carve a path to national acclaim. Honestly, the potential fireworks this fall are off the charts, and if you’re a Tide fan, you better buckle up. LEARN MORE