| FTBL Was O.J. Howard Alabama's greatest tight end?

[saturdaysarebetter]

Was O.J. Howard Alabama's greatest tight end? Youngsters may not remember that Ozzie Newsome played wide receiver back in the day.

 

[Justneedme81]

no

 

[alabama mike]

I'm going with Howard Cross based on college and pro careers.

 

[24and7]

Ozzie Newsome..

 

[50+yeartidefan]

Ozzie. The Wizard of Oz...

Loved Hi-C.....was a dandy

 

[rick4bama]

OZZIE to me will all way be the best! Beside HC let his son go to ND!

 

[UAgrad93]

I played with a pretty good one, Lamonde Russell. He was undersized for a blocker, but man he had some soft hands and could catch anything. As far as best overall, I would agree that Howard Cross was that guy. Great in-line blocker and good hands, ended with a very successful career in the NFL.
Ozzie was a WR here but transitioned to TE in the NFL.

 

[OldPlayer]

I played with a pretty good one, Lamonde Russell. He was undersized for a blocker, but man he had some soft hands and could catch anything. As far as best overall, I would agree that Howard Cross was that guy. Great in-line blocker and good hands, ended with a very successful career in the NFL.
Ozzie was a WR here but transitioned to TE in the NFL.

Speaking as someone who went up against Ozzie everyday, I’ll confirm he was split wide the overwhelming time. He was big enough to move into the TE position or start in the TE position and move out wide. (In case you’re wondering, he bettered me more than I bettered him, but I had my moments )

 

[mando]

Ozzie has always been the measuring stick for me. So I would say no to your question.

 

[rick4bama]

Let's not forget that OJ help Bama win a NC in 2016. How could he be that wide open that many times?

 

[BamaFan334]

OJ coulda been REALLY good if he was utilized more. Just a tough position anymore to truly spread your wings and make a difference in the passing game.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

Let's not forget that OJ help Bama win a NC in 2016. How could he be that wide open that many times?

Clemson DC

 

[Bama Guy]

OJ was not the best, but he certainly had one phenomenal (and timely) game.

 

[alabama mike]

Ozzie Newsome..

Ozzie. The Wizard of Oz...

Loved Hi-C.....was a dandy

He played split end for Bama.

 

[TerryP]

Let's not forget that OJ help Bama win a NC in 2016. How could he be that wide open that many times?

About as many times as he blocked his entire time at Bama.

 

[UAgrad93]

Let's not forget that OJ help Bama win a NC in 2016. How could he be that wide open that many times?

Early in OJ’s career, he was a liability when not running routes.

 

[24and7]

He played split end for Bama.

I thought split ends, only played at Penn State

 

[OldPlayer]

I thought split ends, only played at Penn State

Different thread.

 

[24and7]

Different thread.

Just a lil joke..

 

[OldPlayer]

Just a lil joke..

I know.