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Sherman has a dynamic athlete to work with in 2028 ATH Colby Atkins, who could see his role expand significantly as a junior. Atkins was the Tide’s third-leading receiver last season, finishing with more than 500 yards and three touchdowns, and his quickness makes him dangerous whenever he gets the ball in space. With Sherman looking to replace some of the rushing production lost from last year’s offense, don’t be surprised to see Atkins get more work out of the backfield this season. He is a smaller, shifty runner who can make defenders miss and has the elusiveness to turn a routine touch into a big play.