Alabama Might Soon Get Some Help for Injured Receiving Corps

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Aaron Anderson arrived at Alabama because the fourth-best large receiver within the nation and the very best participant from Louisiana per recruiting websites, however the Edna Karr product has but to see the sector partially to a knee harm. Nick Saban spoke to the media throughout Wednesday’s press convention and shared an replace on the true freshman’s harm.

“The man’s working towards. He is making progress,” Saban stated. “I do not know when he will be able to play. I imply, that is a medical choice and he is gotta really feel comfy and assured that he is able to go as effectively. So it is nonetheless form of up within the air. Day-to-day. Thanks.”

Anderson was seen on the sector throughout pregame in opposition to Louisiana-Monroe and went via some large receiver drills throughout apply on Tuesday, and his pace could possibly be what the Crimson Tide have to stretch the sector.

Anderson is one among a number of receivers who’ve but to take the sector on account of harm. 

JoJo Earle, who was initially the beginning punt returner on particular groups, continues to be recovering from a Jones fracture in his foot. 

Tyler Harrell, who Saban described as “day-to-day” final week, can be coping with a foot harm that is saved him out the primary two video games.

Thus far Traeshon Holden and Jahmyr Gibbs are the receiving leaders for the Crimson Tide: Holden leads the group with 169 receiving yards, whereas Gibbs has a team-high 14 receptions via three video games. 

The passing recreation has been sluggish to return alongside within the early a part of the season, however there have been indicators of life in opposition to ULM. Alabama hopes to proceed the progress within the convention opener in opposition to Vanderbilt on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. CT.