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Who becomes the No. 3 option at wide receiver for Alabama?

Alabama graduated Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs III to the NFL Draft; however, the wide receiver room welcomes back experience and talent. The tandem of DeVonta Smith and Jaylen Waddle terrorized defensive backfields in 2019, as Smith was a 1,000-yard target as a junior.

A native of Amite, La., Smith led the Crimson Tide in yards (1,256) and touchdowns (14) while catching 68 passes last year. Waddle brought 560 yards receiving with six scores and would have had more than one punt return touchdown, if not for a few penalties (block in the back).

As it has both players established, the question is who becomes the No.