4-Star Wide Receiver Commits to Alabama

Jaren Hamilton chooses the Crimson Tide over Florida, Tennessee and Michigan.

More receiver help is on the way to Tuscaloosa, as it was announced Monday that Jaren Hamilton has committed to Alabama.

Hamilton, a consensus 4-star prospect  from Gainesville, Fla., committed to the Crimson Tide over home-state Florida, as well as Tennessee, Michigan, Mississippi State and others.

The F.W. Buchholz High School product is a two-sport athlete, having success on the track in the 100, 200 and 400. This is a good sign for Alabama as many thought this season's receiving corps might be missing the speed to take the top off the defense. 

Hamilton is coming in with a lower floor, with reports saying that he doesn't maximize his speed consistently, but has the potential to be a great deep-ball threat.

With the addition of Hamilton, that brings the number of 2023 wide receivers to four. Jalen Hale is the highest-rated of the bunch. The 4-star recruit from Longview, Texas is a top-10 wide receiver in the class who can make quick cuts and isn't afraid of a jump ball battle.

Alabama also has Malik Benson, the top-overall transfer prospect, joining the squad next fall. Benson's specialty is route running, and he's made big plays off bubble screens during the season.

Lastly, Cole Adams is a 4-star receiver and rated the fifth best player in Oklahoma. While he is a solid receiver, most of his damage is done in punt and kick returning.

Alabama fans are looking for much improvement from that position group, and Hamilton, along with the rest of the class, are coming in with expectations to improve upon last season.