Alabama WR competing hard in 4th Quarter Program ahead of return from injury

Alabama football’s wide receiver, Jalen Hale is expected to make his return to the football field in 2025.

Hale missed the entire 2024 football season with a lower-body injury. He made his return to on-field activities during prep for the ReliaQuest Bowl. DeBoer shared Hale’s return to practice uplifted others within the Alabama program during prep for the bowl game. 

“It’s just been great to have him back out there,” Alabama offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan said Friday. “Everything he’s been through, the perseverance, the grit, the toughness. The kid loves football. He’s had a big smile on his face. His presence has uplifted everybody around him. We’re just thankful he’s back out there with us.”

Alabama football recently released pictures from one of its off-season training sessions, and it was clear Hale was moving and very active.