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The 2024 Alabama football roster has no shortage of newcomers in the running for “most impactful” this season.
Such is the nature of a coaching change in the transfer portal, NIL era. Some transfers joined from Washington, some from other schools. Alabama could still add one more player, but it has already brought in 14 transfers, some of who committed before Nick Saban retired and some who committed afterward. Plus, Alabama had a solid recruiting class.
As the roster nears completion, it’s a fair time to start asking this question: Which transfer or signee will have the greatest impact in 2024? Whose success, or lack thereof, could alter the season most?
A signature recruit such as a Ryan Williams would be an easy choice. So, too, would one of the top transfer portal additions on offense or defense such as USC cornerback Domani Jackson, Washington receiver Germie Bernard or Michigan defensive back Keon Sabb. Maybe offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor could be listed as a high-impact “transfer.”
For the purpose of this exercise, let’s not select any of the above, though. Graham Nicholson is the pick.
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The former Miami (Ohio) kicker is the best prediction for the most impactful newcomer for Alabama in 2024.
A specialist? Yes a specialist. Seriously.
Alabama will have plenty of new faces in the lineup in 2024, not only because of the transfer portal but also because of the NFL Draft. Having to replace Will Reichard was one of the top challenges.
The now Minnesota Vikings kicker was darn near automatic the past four seasons, and along the way, he became the NCAA’s all-time leading point scorer and made Alabama fans forget (mostly) about kicking woes. He…
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Author : The Tuscaloosa News
Publish date : 2024-05-20 09:10:07
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