Ty Simpson broke down the Crimson Tide's wide receiver room in his first media availability as Alabama football's newly-named starting quarterback.
On Monday, the redshirt junior discussed Ryan Williams , Isaiah Horton , Germie Bernard and more, calling the 2025 group "a bunch of studs."
"I'm really excited about that group, man," Simpson said.
Simpson highlighted Horton, a Miami transfer, first, noting their pre-existing relationship from the high school football days in Tennessee where they played 7-on-7 football together. He then went onto talk about the veterans in the Crimson Tide 's receiver room.
"Germ's coming off a big year, who I think is going to have a better year. Even the same with Ryan," Simpson continued.
With Williams' development in the weight room as he navigated injury in the offseason, Simpson sees a "bigger, stronger" star returning to the field and finds that being a year older will be a game-changer for "Hollywood."
The veteran leader made sure to give younger members of the room some love, too.
"Then you've got guys like Derek Meadows, Lotzeir Brooks and Rico Scott who are stepping up in big ways," Simpson said.
Simpson shouted out Cole Adams and Jaylen Mbakwe as well, saying that both are doing a "great job" and showing growth as detailed route-runners. Especially Mbakwe as he continues making the transition from defense to offense.
"It's my job to get those good players the ball," Simpson said.
Alabama football opens the 2025 season at Florida State Aug. 30.
Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for the Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at esmarr@gannett.com.
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