Before signing Cam Sims and Raheem Falkins (now transferred), the first wide receiver to commit to the University of Alabama over schools in Louisiana occurred in the Crimson Tide’s 2009 recruiting class. He wasn’t the biggest guy, but head coach Nick Saban saw big play potential in Kenny Bell of Rayville, La.
Two of his finest qualities were acceleration and body control.
After redshirting in 2009, Bell became a factor on offense two seasons later. He recorded 255 receiving yards with two touchdowns on 17 catches, as the Tide would capture a BCS national championship in 2011.