Kalen DeBoer tells why Alabama freshman wide receiver impressed in bowl prep

Morgan was one of the early enrollees the Tide had practiced with the team while preparing for Indiana. DeBoer recently discussed Morgan while talking to reporters at the Alabama Football Coaches Association convention.

“I did get a chance to see him a little bit more, just because he was practicing with us before we went on our bowl games and our playoff games,” DeBoer said. “Really impressed with him, moves extremely well, very fluid, big hands, catches the ball, very strong at the point of attack with the ball. I know a lot of guys, players included, were impressed with what they saw just in a couple practices that he was with us.”

Germie Bernard was among the players impressed with Morgan. Bernard discussed what he saw from the young wide receivers during those practices ahead of the Rose Bowl.

“He is going to be a good player,” Bernard said. “He’s a big wide receiver. He listens very well. He takes coaching. It’s exciting to see a guy like that come here early. It really helped me in the long run, and I think it’s gonna help him elevate him more, elevate his game.”

Alabama announced Morgan was 6-foot-4 and 210pounds after he signed with the Tide during the early signing period.