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By Justin Melton

Bo Scarborough has all the tools to be the next great running back in Tuscaloosa. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Bo Scarborough has all the tools to be the next great running back in Tuscaloosa. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Chris Black, WR, Missouri

Apr 18, 2015; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Chris Black (1) carries the ball for the white team as Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Maurice Smith (21) of the crimson team grabs him during the annual A-day game at Bryant Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Graduate transfer Chris Black is finally healthy and should provide steady production from the slot receiver spot. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

In the 2012 recruiting class, the University of Alabama snagged two of the top-ten receivers in the country. One of them, Amari Cooper, became an instant star, won the Biletnikoff Award, was a Heisman  finalist, and was a top 10 pick in the NFL draft. The other one was Chris Black. Black was actually rated one spot above Cooper in the 247-Composite. Unfortunately for Black, injuries derailed his career in Tuscaloosa.

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Now Black is a member of the Missouri Tigers, and more importantly, is finally healthy.  For his career, Black has caught 25 passes for 290 yards and two touchdowns. But don’t let the lack of production fool you, Black has all the tools to be an elite receiver. He is fast, a good route runner, and has solid hands.

Missouri is in need of a slot receiver, and Black should fit the bill perfectly. Expect Drew Lock to go to Black early and often this season.

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