Alabama football: 3 second-year players who'll become stars in 2023

Alabama football: 3 second-year players who’ll become stars in 2023

Dec 31, 2022; New Orleans, LA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Kobe Prentice (80) celebrates his touchdown scored against the Kansas State Wildcats with wide receiver Jermaine Burton (3) during the second half in the 2022 Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 15, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Kobe Prentice (80) runs the ball against Tennessee Volunteers defensive back De’Shawn Rucker (28) during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

I considered picking Isaiah Bond as the breakout star at receiver for Alabama next season, but you could honestly just close your eyes and throw a dart at the wideout depth chart and you’d probably hit a budding star at the position.

Kobe Prentice is going to be very good for the Tide in 2023, and beyond.

Coming in as the No. 78 recruit in the country and 12th-best receiver, hopes were high for Prentice. He didn’t disappoint as a freshman. In fact, he was fifth on the team with 337 yards and two touchdowns on 31 receptions. He showed flashes of becoming a star for the Tide and I think 2023 will be the year he becomes a top receiver on the national level.

Prentice is projected to start and he should improve on all of his numbers. He’s not the biggest wideout, but his speed and elusiveness make him a threat to reach the end zone at any point.

I’m buying stock in Prentice (and Bond) before the season starts, and you should too.

Next. Way-too-early Top 25 projections for 2023. dark

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