As much as I've seen people talk about the receiving corps at LSU I certainly expected to see them listed here.
Bama comes in at #2.
2. Alabama
Calvin Ridley did an impressive job of picking up where fellow South Florida stud Amari Cooper left off in Tuscaloosa, grabbing 89 passes as a true freshman for 1,045 yards, breaking Cooperās school record. Heās very fast -- although Robert Foster is considered the Tideās fastest receiver -- but Ridley has a terrific burst and the ability to separate, making him such a hard cover. Heās the kind of weapon OC Lane Kiffin loves to exploit. ArDarius Stewart, the teamās No. 2 wideout, is a physical presence at 6-1, 205 and had 31 of his 63 catches go for first downs or TDs last year. The 6-2, 190-pound Foster had 10 catches in three games before suffering a season-ending injury, but heās back as is 6-5, 210-pound junior Cam Sims, who is back after tearing up his knee. Both are intriguing talents for WR coach Billy Napier to develop.
This group also got a major boost when Bowling Green star Gehrig Dieter, an agile 6-2, 213-pounder grad transfer from the MAC showed up. He caught 94 passes for 1,033 yards and 10 TDs last year. Dieter is strong, has sure hands and plays with a chip on his shoulder. He should be a great addition for whoever is the new Tide QB. The Tide also is loaded at tight end. Just ask Clemson how dangerous 6-6 O.J. Howard is. He was the star of the national title game for Bama. Behind him Hale Hentges is a terrific blocker at the line and keep an eye on young Miller Forristall, a 6-5, 235-pound former QB who runs 4.7 and has lots of promise.
The Top 10 receiving corps in college football
Bama comes in at #2.
2. Alabama
Calvin Ridley did an impressive job of picking up where fellow South Florida stud Amari Cooper left off in Tuscaloosa, grabbing 89 passes as a true freshman for 1,045 yards, breaking Cooperās school record. Heās very fast -- although Robert Foster is considered the Tideās fastest receiver -- but Ridley has a terrific burst and the ability to separate, making him such a hard cover. Heās the kind of weapon OC Lane Kiffin loves to exploit. ArDarius Stewart, the teamās No. 2 wideout, is a physical presence at 6-1, 205 and had 31 of his 63 catches go for first downs or TDs last year. The 6-2, 190-pound Foster had 10 catches in three games before suffering a season-ending injury, but heās back as is 6-5, 210-pound junior Cam Sims, who is back after tearing up his knee. Both are intriguing talents for WR coach Billy Napier to develop.
This group also got a major boost when Bowling Green star Gehrig Dieter, an agile 6-2, 213-pounder grad transfer from the MAC showed up. He caught 94 passes for 1,033 yards and 10 TDs last year. Dieter is strong, has sure hands and plays with a chip on his shoulder. He should be a great addition for whoever is the new Tide QB. The Tide also is loaded at tight end. Just ask Clemson how dangerous 6-6 O.J. Howard is. He was the star of the national title game for Bama. Behind him Hale Hentges is a terrific blocker at the line and keep an eye on young Miller Forristall, a 6-5, 235-pound former QB who runs 4.7 and has lots of promise.
The Top 10 receiving corps in college football
