Landing former Bowling Green WR Gehrig Dieter as a graduate transfer was big news for the defending national champions last weekend.
And now, the newest member of the Crimson Tide receiving corp has shown just how confident he is in his abilities with his apparent uniform selection.
Dieter posted this message to his Instagram account on Thursday evening:
If that jersey looks familiar, it’s because that’s the same No. 2 that Derrick Henry wore during his Heisman Trophy campaign in the 2015 season.
Rather than give it a year off to breathe, the 6-3 receiver has apparently jumped in and claimed the prized number as his own for the 2016 season.
Say hello to the new number 2 at Alabama. Gehrig Dieter pic.twitter.com/PSTc87HjLv
— Derek Dieter (@DDDNY15) February 19, 2016
Dieter caught 94 passes for 1,033 yards and 10 touchdowns in Dino Babers’ high-powered passing attack last season.
It will be interesting to see what type of role Dieter plays for the Crimson Tide in his final year of eligibility.
Nick Cole is a former print journalist with several years of experience covering the SEC. Born and raised in SEC country, he has taken in the game-day experience at all 14 stadiums.
