Like many areas of Alabama’s roster, Nick Saban and the coaching staff are still trying to figure out its kick return game. Although there’s still much evaluation to do, a number of newcomers have caught the eye of Saban along with a few others looking to be returning punts and kick offs.
“We’re trying to develop some punt return guys, but JoJo (Earle) has been really good at that and has shown some promise doing it,” Saban said during his post practice Zoom conference on Wednesday. “Ja’Corey Brooks has shown some promise doing it, field the ball, doing a good job.