Five questions for Alabama's wide receivers in advance of the 2017 season.

5.] Will all four of the true freshmen at the position see the field this season?

Alabama hasn't missed much on the recruiting trail at any position under Nick Saban and wide receiver isn't an exception. Saban's latest haul of Jerry Jeudy, Devonta Smith, Henry Ruggs III and Tyrell Shavers may prove to be his best yet. It's the kind of deep, talented group that can endure the move of a promising receiver -- Trevon Diggs -- to defense and the transfer of another -- TJ Simmons -- to West Virginia and not miss a beat. Considering that both Diggs and Simmons saw game action as true freshmen a season ago, that's saying something. While there is a lot to learning to do and, in a case or two, some physical advancements to be made, Jeudy, Smith, Ruggs and Shavers are all capable of contributing in the fall. More so, with a couple of veterans available to handle down-the-rotation snaps and special teams work, it will be a question of whether all four are needed in 2017.

4.] How will spots three through six in the rotation shake out?

Given the buzz surrounding newcomers at Alabama on an annual basis, it's easy to overlook guys like Cam Sims, Xavian Marks and Derek Kief. While Jeudy was starring for the White (second-team) offense in the A-Day game, Sims worked alongside Calvin Ridley and Robert Foster with the first-team offense. Meanwhile, Marks joined Jeudy and Simmons in the Crimson Tide's second group of three wides. With Simmons off to Morgantown, reps within the top six just became more plentiful. Of course, it could have been that those snaps were destined for the likes of Smith, Ruggs and/or Shavers regardless of Simmons' presence.

3.] Is there anyway Jeudy doesn't become a starter at some point during the season?

If his spring performance was any indication, good luck keeping the newcomer out of the top three. When breaking down Jeudy, it's not just the measurables that are impressive. He showed on A-Day that he has the combination of instincts and ability to outfight defensive backs for the football that will serve him very well moving forward. In somewhat of ironic twist, as a true freshman pushing Foster, Jeudy is in the same spot as another South Floridian -- Ridley -- was two years ago. When an injury to Foster provided Ridley with his chance to start, he never looked back. That could be Jeudy in 2017.

2.] Is this the year that sees Foster finally fulfill his five-star billing?

It's now or never for the talented but to this point lightly-used fifth-year senior. Like Ridley and Jeudy, Foster looked every bit the part of a highly-coveted, No. 1 receiver in the A-Day game. The departure of Lane Kiffin to Florida Atlantic provided the elder statesman of the position with a fresh start in a program where he's yet to fully take flight. The promotion of Mike Locksley from offensive analyst to wide receivers coach probably didn't hurt Foster's chances, either. Albeit a year or two later than some might have anticipated, everything is in place for Foster to finish his UA career the way most had envisioned. Now it's on to Foster to stay healthy -- both on the field and on the roadways -- between now and January. A setback of any kind of significance could result in scenario similar to the aforementioned sequence that led to Ridley's emergence.

1.] Will Ridley become more of a big play threat?

It isn't as if Ridley lacks the physical attributes needed to push his career yards per career average well beyond where it currently sits (11.27). After all, we've seen him take the top off defenses in the vertical passing game (Georgia and Michigan State in 2015 come to mind) and turn quick passes into long gainers (Mississippi State in 2015 comes to mind). Those plays don't happen without the mix of speed and open field ability Ridley displayed during his first two seasons with the Crimson Tide. More than anything, a spike in Ridley's yards per catch average will be dependent upon every other aspect of the passing game. That all starts with improved protection up front and the continued development of Jalen Hurts as a passer.

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