The Alabama defense held WCU to 163 total yards while earning its third shutout of the season. Meanwhile, the Tide offense amassed 460 total yards while rushing for an even 300 yards and passing for 160.
No. 1 Alabama goes on the road to face against Tennessee
2012 (FRESHMAN): Has played in 11 games as a true freshman, catching four passes for 51 yards ... has returned 10 kicks for 250 yards ... also has brought back eight punts for 61 yards, with a long of 32 yards. Florida Atlantic: Caught one pass for 35 yards. Missouri: Latched onto one pass for four yards ... returned one kick for 23 yards and added a punt return for two yards. Tennessee: Named one of the special teams players of the week by the Alabama coaching staff ... returned one kick 27 yards ... had four punt returns for 59 yards, including a long of 32. Mississippi State: Named one of the special teams players of the week by Alabama coaching staff ... returned two kicks for 76 yards, with a long of 41 ... also returned a punt for four yards. Texas A&M: Returned two kicks for 35 yards against the Aggies. Western Carolina: Caught two passes for 12 yards and returned a punt for no gain. Georgia: Returned four kicks for 89 yards, including a long return of 25 yards.
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Clocked at 4.45 in the 40-yard dash with a 37.5-inch vertical leap ... turned in a great performance at the Under Armour All-America Game ... Parade All-American ... a five-star wide receiver by Scout.com and the No. 45 player in the nation ... a four-star prospect by Rivals.com, 247sports.com and ESPNU ... the No. 20 player in the ESPNU 150 and the No. 4 athlete ... also ranked No. 4 in the ESPNU East Region and the No. 2 player in Maryland ... 247sports.com rates him as the No. 8 athlete and No. 76 in the Top247 ... also tabbed by 247sports.com as the state's No. 3 talent ... No. 79 in the Rivals100 ... Rivals.com lists him as the No. 6 athlete nationally and the third-best player in Maryland ... a SuperPrep All-American who is ranked 46th on the publication's Elite 50 list ... the No. 3 athlete nationally by SuperPrep and the No. 4 player in Maryland ... PrepStar All-American and All-Atlantic Region choice ... 2011 Maryland Gatorade Player of the Year ... No. 76 in MaxPrep's Tom Lemming's Top 100 nationally and the No. 7 athlete ... consensus All-State player as a junior and senior ... Baltimore Sun All-Metro team in 2010 and 2011 ... played running back, slot and cornerback at Gilman High School where he was coached by Biff Poggi ... Baltimore Sun 2011 Metro Offensive Player of the Year ... accounted for 2,365 all-purpose yards as a senior with 24 touchdowns while recording five interceptions on the defensive side of the ball ... chose Alabama over Virginia Tech, Auburn, Ohio State and Maryland.
