[PERSON_NAME] watched film from his 2025 season and saw a player who had lost his swagger. The Alabama wide receiver, a psychology major, self-scouted his body language: no smiles, slouched shoulders, no sideline dances. A crisis of confidence led to 10 drops — tied for third nationally — and a target share that plummeted from 25% to 15%. A concussion against Florida State and a lingering leg injury compounded the struggles. He finished with 689 yards but just four touchdowns, half his freshman total.

Now 19 and entering his junior year, [PERSON_NAME] has changed his name, uniform number, workout habits, and mindset. He also got married and had a baby, which he says grounds him. "You're just going to have to see" which version appears when [ADDRESS] opens the season, he told ESPN.

His breakout 2024 featured a legendary 75-yard touchdown against [ADDRESS] at age 17. But pressure mounted — from coaches, family, and himself. His mother, [PERSON_NAME], noted familial expectations added weight: "He had too much on his brain instead of the game." Quarterback [PERSON_NAME]'s trust waned, culminating in zero targets against Auburn. With renewed physical speed and mental clarity, [PERSON_NAME] seeks to silence the sophomore slump narrative.