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Top 10 all-time leading receivers in Alabama football history
Throughout the storied history of the Alabama Crimson Tide football program, there has no been shortage of talent at the receiver position. For example, Alabama has seen a wide receiver win the Heisman Trophy before, along with others win the Biletnikoff Award, which is presented annually to college football's top wide receiver. The Crimson Tide have also placed many wide receivers into the NFL over the years as well, a lengthy list that includes multiple first round picks. Advertisement Looking at that group, some of those same names amassed those accolades due to their performance on-field for the Crimson Tide, a talking point that still exists today for some. That is because a few of those names still rank among the greatest wide receivers in program history, with the stats certainly there to back it up, in particular when it comes to receiving yards. Here are the Top 10 leading receivers in Alabama football history entering the 2025 season, starting with No. 10: 10. Freddie Milons (1998-2001) Jul 18, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; An Alabama Crimson Tide helmet is shown on the main stage during SEC football media day at the College Football Hall of Fame. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports We begin at the No. 10 spot with Freddie Milons, a four-year player at Alabama from 1998-2001 who concluded his Crimson Tide career with 1,859 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 152 receptions. Milons' top season with the Crimson Tide was likely his 1999 campaign in which he hauled in 65 receptions for a career-high 733 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 178 yards and a score. 9. Keith Brown (2004-07) September 2, 2006; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Keith Brown (81) celebrates his touchdown over the Hawaii Warriors in the second half of action at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Crimson Tide defeated the Hawaii Warriors 25-17. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports © 2006 John David Mercer A four-year player at Alabama from 2004-07, Keith Brown ended his Crimson Tide career with 1,863 receiving yards, which he amassed over 117 receptions with 13 touchdowns. Brown's best season with the Crimson Tide was likely his 2005 sophomore campaign in which he hauled in 34 receptions for a career-high 642 yards and four scores, but an argument can likely be made his 2006 as well. 8. Ozzie Newsome (1974-77) Oct 8, 1977; Los Angeles, CA, USA: FILE PHOTO; Alabama Crimson Tide reciver Ozzie Newsome (82) in action against the Southern California Trojans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Long Photography-USA TODAY Sports At the time he came through Tuscaloosa, Alabama had likely not seen a receiver better than Ozzie Newsome, who ended his Crimson Tide career with 2,070 yards and 16 touchdowns on only 102 receptions from 1974-77. Likely Newsome's best season at Alabama was his last in 1977, a year in which he led the SEC with 804 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 36 receptions. 7. John Metchie III (2019-21) Nov 20, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) and Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) celebrate after Williams scored a touchdown against Arkansas at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports John Metchie III was a three-year player at Alabama from 2019-21 who ended his Crimson Tide career with 2,081 receiving yards on 155 receptions and 14 touchdowns. Metchie won one national championship at Alabama back in 2020, and his best season in Tuscaloosa was in 2021 campaign in which he hauled in 96 receptions for a career-high 1,142 yards and eight touchdowns. 6. Julio Jones (2008-10) September 27, 2008; Athens, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Julio Jones (8) runs with the ball after a catch against the Georgia Bulldogs in the first half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine- USA TODAY Sports One of the most talented players to ever come through Tuscaloosa, regardless of position, Julio Jones racked up 2,653 yards from across three seasons from 2008-10, doing so on 179 receptions with 15 touchdowns. A one-time national champion at Alabama in 2009, Jones' top season with the Crimson Tide came back in 2010 when he had 78 receptions for 1,133 yards and seven touchdowns. 5. Jerry Jeudy (2017-19) Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) against Ole Miss at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday September 28, 2019. Bama533 A three-year player at Alabama from 2017-19 who won a national championship his first year in Tuscaloosa, Jeudy ended his Crimson Tide career with 2,742 receiving yards and 26 touchdowns on 159 receptions. A one-time national champion in 2017, Jeudy's top season in Tuscaloosa was likely his 2018 campaign in which he hauled in 68 receptions for 1,315 yards and a SEC-leading 14 touchdowns. 4. Calvin Ridley (2015-17) Jan 8, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) against the Georgia Bulldogs in the 2018 CFP national championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Ridley holds a slim lead over Jeudy previously with 2,781 career receiving yards across his three years from 2015-17 in Tuscaloosa, combining that total with 224 receptions and 19 touchdowns. The former Alabama wide receiver had a phenomenal freshman season that was likely his best in Tuscaloosa, leading the SEC with 89 receptions for 1,045 yards and seven touchdowns. 3. DJ Hall (2004-07) September 2, 2006; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Keith Brown (81) celebrates his touchdown over the Hawaii Warriors with fellow Alabama receiver DJ Hall (22) in the second half of action at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Crimson Tide defeated the Hawaii Warriors 25-17. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports © 2006 John David Mercer A four-year player at Alabama from 2004-07, DJ Hall was the Crimson Tide's all-time leading receiver for multiple years at one point, ending his time in Tuscaloosa with 2,923 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns on 194 receptions. Hall's top season at Alabama is likely a toss-up between his 2006 and 2007 campaign's in which he had 1,000+ yards during both, but if a pick had to be made the former sticks out with a career-high 1,056 yards and five scores on 62 receptions. 2. Amari Cooper (2012-14) Jan 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide receiver Amari Cooper (9) runs after a reception against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2015 Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports Alabama's all-time leading receiver up until recent season's, Amari Cooper ended his three-year career with the Crimson Tide from 2012-14 with a combined 3,463 receiving yards on 228 total receptions, which he also turned into 31 touchdowns. A one-time national champion in 2012, Cooper's best season at Alabama was his 2014 where he led college football with 124 receptions, as well as the SEC with 1,727 yards and 16 touchdowns. 1. DeVonta Smith (2017-20) Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The all-time leading receiving in Alabama football history is DeVonta Smith, an accomplished four-year player with the Crimson Tide who amassed 3,965 yards from 2017-20, along with 235 career receptions and 46 touchdowns. Winning two national championships at Alabama in 2017 and 2020, Smith's best season in Tuscaloosa was easily one in which he won the 2020 Heisman Trophy with 117 receptions for 1,856 yards and 23 touchdowns, leading college football in all three categories. Advertisement Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion. This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: DeVonta Smith, Amari Cooper top Alabama all-time leading receivers
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Top 10 all-time leading receivers in Alabama football history
Top 10 all-time leading receivers in Alabama football history Throughout the storied history of the Alabama Crimson Tide football program, there has no been shortage of talent at the receiver position. For example, Alabama has seen a wide receiver win the Heisman Trophy before, along with others win the Biletnikoff Award, which is presented annually to college football's top wide receiver. The Crimson Tide have also placed many wide receivers into the NFL over the years as well, a lengthy list that includes multiple first round picks. Looking at that group, some of those same names amassed those accolades due to their performance on-field for the Crimson Tide, a talking point that still exists today for some. That is because a few of those names still rank among the greatest wide receivers in program history, with the stats certainly there to back it up, in particular when it comes to receiving yards. Here are the Top 10 leading receivers in Alabama football history entering the 2025 season, starting with No. 10: 10. Freddie Milons (1998-2001) We begin at the No. 10 spot with Freddie Milons, a four-year player at Alabama from 1998-2001 who concluded his Crimson Tide career with 1,859 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 152 receptions. Milons' top season with the Crimson Tide was likely his 1999 campaign in which he hauled in 65 receptions for a career-high 733 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 178 yards and a score. 9. Keith Brown (2004-07) A four-year player at Alabama from 2004-07, Keith Brown ended his Crimson Tide career with 1,863 receiving yards, which he amassed over 117 receptions with 13 touchdowns. Brown's best season with the Crimson Tide was likely his 2005 sophomore campaign in which he hauled in 34 receptions for a career-high 642 yards and four scores, but an argument can likely be made his 2006 as well. 8. Ozzie Newsome (1974-77) At the time he came through Tuscaloosa, Alabama had likely not seen a receiver better than Ozzie Newsome, who ended his Crimson Tide career with 2,070 yards and 16 touchdowns on only 102 receptions from 1974-77. Likely Newsome's best season at Alabama was his last in 1977, a year in which he led the SEC with 804 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 36 receptions. 7. John Metchie III (2019-21) John Metchie III was a three-year player at Alabama from 2019-21 who ended his Crimson Tide career with 2,081 receiving yards on 155 receptions and 14 touchdowns. Metchie won one national championship at Alabama back in 2020, and his best season in Tuscaloosa was in 2021 campaign in which he hauled in 96 receptions for a career-high 1,142 yards and eight touchdowns. 6. Julio Jones (2008-10) One of the most talented players to ever come through Tuscaloosa, regardless of position, Julio Jones racked up 2,653 yards from across three seasons from 2008-10, doing so on 179 receptions with 15 touchdowns. A one-time national champion at Alabama in 2009, Jones' top season with the Crimson Tide came back in 2010 when he had 78 receptions for 1,133 yards and seven touchdowns. 5. Jerry Jeudy (2017-19) A three-year player at Alabama from 2017-19 who won a national championship his first year in Tuscaloosa, Jeudy ended his Crimson Tide career with 2,742 receiving yards and 26 touchdowns on 159 receptions. A one-time national champion in 2017, Jeudy's top season in Tuscaloosa was likely his 2018 campaign in which he hauled in 68 receptions for 1,315 yards and a SEC-leading 14 touchdowns. 4. Calvin Ridley (2015-17) Ridley holds a slim lead over Jeudy previously with 2,781 career receiving yards across his three years from 2015-17 in Tuscaloosa, combining that total with 224 receptions and 19 touchdowns. The former Alabama wide receiver had a phenomenal freshman season that was likely his best in Tuscaloosa, leading the SEC with 89 receptions for 1,045 yards and seven touchdowns. 3. DJ Hall (2004-07) A four-year player at Alabama from 2004-07, DJ Hall was the Crimson Tide's all-time leading receiver for multiple years at one point, ending his time in Tuscaloosa with 2,923 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns on 194 receptions. Hall's top season at Alabama is likely a toss-up between his 2006 and 2007 campaign's in which he had 1,000+ yards during both, but if a pick had to be made the former sticks out with a career-high 1,056 yards and five scores on 62 receptions. 2. Amari Cooper (2012-14) Alabama's all-time leading receiver up until recent season's, Amari Cooper ended his three-year career with the Crimson Tide from 2012-14 with a combined 3,463 receiving yards on 228 total receptions, which he also turned into 31 touchdowns. A one-time national champion in 2012, Cooper's best season at Alabama was his 2014 where he led college football with 124 receptions, as well as the SEC with 1,727 yards and 16 touchdowns. 1. DeVonta Smith (2017-20) The all-time leading receiving in Alabama football history is DeVonta Smith, an accomplished four-year player with the Crimson Tide who amassed 3,965 yards from 2017-20, along with 235 career receptions and 46 touchdowns. Winning two national championships at Alabama in 2017 and 2020, Smith's best season in Tuscaloosa was easily one in which he won the 2020 Heisman Trophy with 117 receptions for 1,856 yards and 23 touchdowns, leading college football in all three categories. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
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New York Giants' Jalin Hyatt delivers 6-word message amid OTAs breakout
New York Giants' Jalin Hyatt delivers 6-word message amid OTAs breakout Former New York Giants third-round draft pick Jalin Hyatt is tired of being labeled a disappointment and afterthought. The third-year wideout out of Tennessee is ready to answer his critics with a breakout performance in 2025. He has been vocal on social media that he doesn't forget his critics and former teammate Allen Robinson is encouraging him. "Talk your (expletive)," Robinson wrote. Hyatt was the 73rd overall selection in the 2022 draft after being named the Biletnikoff Award winner as the nation's top wide receiver. His Giants career has not gone as planned. Hyatt has just 31 receptions for 435 yards and no touchdowns in 33 games played. The emergence of several other young wideouts, particularly Malik Nabers and Wan'Dale Robinson, has pushed Hyatt down the depth chart. Hyatt is excited that his role is being expanded this summer. The arrival of veteran quarterback Russell Wilson and his famous deep "moon ball" needs a speedster on the other end. He's intent on Hyatt running those routes. "Jalin Hyatt, I think that he's going to have a great year this year," Wilson said. "I believe in him." This offseason, Hyatt was among the offensive skill players joining Wilson in private workouts down in Atlanta. Hyatt has been running with the 1's, or the starters at OTAs. He is not only a favorite of Wilson's but of backup Jameis Winston as well. Winston went as far as calling Hyatt an "emerging superstar."
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Former Browns WR Amari Cooper comes in as 99th best Cleveland player all-time
Former Browns WR Amari Cooper comes in as 99th best Cleveland player all-time Today's countdown of the top 100 Cleveland Browns players of all time features a recent subtraction. The Browns probably didn't envision this player leaving like he did. Before leaving, Browns fans quickly embraced the superstar talent, especially with his blue-collar approach to the game. This player's early exit was a sign that the Browns' season was over. Yesterday, we kicked off the list with wide receiver Jarvis Landry. Today, the 99th best player in Cleveland Browns history is… 99. Amari Cooper, WR Amari Cooper is one of the best wide receivers in the history of football. The Miami, Florida, native had an excellent collegiate career with the Alabama Crimson Tide. He won the Biletnikoff Award and was named a unanimous All-American in 2014. Cooper was drafted with the fourth pick in the 2015 NFL draft by the Oakland Raiders. Cooper played four seasons for them before being traded to the Dallas Cowboys for the 27th pick in the 2019 NFL draft. He played four seasons there before being traded to the Cleveland Browns for the 155th pick in the 2022 NFL draft. The Browns didn't keep Cooper for long. He played 38 games for the team, recording 2,660 yards, 16 touchdowns on 174 receptions. Cooper's 70 receiving yards per game currently ranks third in Browns' history. He also holds the Browns' record for most receiving yards in a single game with 265 yards. Last season, the Browns traded Cooper to the Buffalo Bills for the 94th pick in the draft. So far, Cooper has played 154 games in his career, totaling 10,033 yards, 64 touchdowns on 711 receptions. He made the Pro Bowl five times in his ten seasons. Cooper joined the Browns near the height of his career. Cooper has always been a tremendously skilled receiver, but he was a technical marvel with the Browns. He was the most consistent Browns receiver I've ever watched. He is a craftsman who made every route look identical until he made his cut. Cooper showed expert technique and pacing on every route. Watching him in All-22 made me a smarter fan. Last season, Cooper battled through injuries and had a disappointing stint with the Bills. He's currently a free agent, but I think he'll find a home soon. Cooper is a great receiver who will soon return to producing.
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03-06-2025
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Seahawks rookie WR Tory Horton is very involved at OTAs
Seahawks rookie WR Tory Horton is very involved at OTAs The Seattle Seahawks selected former Colorado State wide receiver Tory Horton with their No. 166 overall selection in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL draft. Horton was prolific at CSU in 2022 and 2023, recording back-to-back 1,000 yard seasons while totaling 167 receptions. Horton unfortunately missed the majority of his senior 2024 campaign with a knee injury. He appeared in just five contests before suffering the season-ending setback. Horton slid further in the draft as a result, and the Seahawks pounced on his availability on Day Three. In terrific news, Horton has been participating at Seahawks OTAs this week. During Monday's open practice, Horton was a full participant in open-field drills, according to Gregg Bell. Perhaps the first telltale sign that Horton was getting past the knee injury was his participation at the NFL Combine. Horton was a complete participant, running a stellar 4.42-second 40-yard dash at 6-foot-2 and 196 pounds. The former Biletnikoff Award watch list nominee also leaped a 37.5 inch vertical. Horton's health at OTAs is a great sign for the Seahawks. Klint Kubiak's offense is searching for back-end playmakers at receiver behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp. Horton should compete for snaps with Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Jake Bobo.
