Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer plans to use freshman receiver Cederian Morgan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 3:03 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer announced that freshman wide receiver Cederian Morgan will earn playing time during the upcoming season. The 6-foot-4 receiver has impressed coaching staff throughout fall camp and during the team's spring scrimmage. DeBoer noted that while Morgan must adjust to the pace and technical demands of college football, his athleticism and physical profile warrant an immediate role in the offense. The coaching staff has specifically challenged the freshman to master blocking and team assignments to earn trust. Morgan was a high-profile recruit who chose the Crimson Tide over multiple national offers. DeBoer indicated that the player is currently meeting those expectations through his daily work ethic in Tuscaloosa.
- •Cederian Morgan stands 6-foot-4 with notable athleticism and downfield receiving ability.
- •Kalen DeBoer confirmed the freshman will be part of the wide receiver rotation this season.
- •Morgan previously recorded a deep reception from Keelon Russell during the team's A-Day scrimmage.
- •Coaching staff currently emphasize the need for Morgan to adapt to collegiate blocking and scheme assignments.
- 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Kalen DeBoer Makes It Clear: Freshman WR Cederian Morgan Will Have a Role for Alabama in 2026
"Standing 6-foot-4 with elite athleticism, the explosive true freshman is forcing his way onto the field by turning heads throughout fall camp with his rare physical tools.
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