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Alabama State seeks next top receiver after Jalen Jones' departure

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 5:13 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Alabama State seeks next top receiver after Jalen Jones' departure
Summary

Alabama State football is evaluating its receiving options after Jalen Jones' exit from the program. Coach Eddie Robinson Jr. emphasized that the team is not trying to recreate Jones' success but expects a new standout to naturally emerge this season. Candidates include Alabama A&M transfer Franck Pierre and Kareem Keye, with Randall King showing promise during recent scrimmages. The coaching staff is allowing competition in the receiving corps to unfold through practice and game performance.

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  • •Jalen Jones left Alabama State for the transfer portal.
  • •Coach Eddie Robinson anticipates a new receiver to emerge naturally.
  • •Candidates include Franck Pierre, Kareem Keye, and Randall King.
  • •King displayed big play potential in a recent scrimmage on August 8.
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  • 5:13 PMYahoo Sports — Alabama State football has options at receiver, now someone must emerge
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With Jalen Jones gone, Alabama State football is waiting to see which receiver emerges as its next go-to target.

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