Alabama lands commitment from top junior college WR prospect, Malik Benson
Alabama received some good news on Independence Day by landing a commitment from three-star offensive lineman RyQueze McElderry. The Crimson Tide continued their recent hot streak by landing junior college wide receiver Malik Benson on Tuesday. He chose Alabama over Tennessee, Oregon, Georgia and LSU.
Benson, who is listed at 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds, is regarded as the top junior college prospect by 247Sports’ recruiting rankings. Last season at Hutchinson Community College, Benson hauled in 43 receptions for 1,229 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. He creates separation in his route-running and is very dynamic when the ball is in his hands. The Tide has a good reputation for developing wide receivers and Benson could be the next elite wide receiver to come out of Tuscaloosa.
Recently, Alabama’s recruiting trail has begun to pick up steam. Several of the Tide’s top targets are expected to commit to Alabama.
Benson has been a big-time target for the Crimson Tide for quite some time and has the ability to have an immediate impact on the offensive side of the ball next season.
BREAKING: The No. 1 Player in JUCO, Malik Benson, has Committed to Alabama!
The 6’1 190 WR from Lansing, Kansas chose the Crimson Tide over Oregon, LSU, Tennessee, and Georgia.
Had 1,229 yds/ 11 TDs and was named the JUCO Male Athlete of the yearhttps://t.co/CrvR3JM0Ok pic.twitter.com/t9VwY3raTX
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) July 5, 2022
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