Kicker Will Reichard announces decision to return to Alabama for 2023

Alabama kicker Will Reichard has changed his mind, announcing he will return to school for another year in Tuscaloosa. He originally went through Senior Day at Bryant Denny Stadium in the Iron Bowl against Auburn and accepted a Senior Bowl invite.

For the longest time, kicker was the position of weakness under head coach Nick Saban. Reichard immediately changed things when stepping on campus, making contributions as a true freshman.

Reichard has an 82.67% career field goal percentage with the Crimson Tide, including a perfect 2020 season. He will be a huge weapon for Alabama next season by returning for a fifth season.

Let’s run it back! pic.twitter.com/TjZ914hobt

— Will Reichard (@WillReichard) January 3, 2023

More on the 2023 NFL Draft

The 2023 NFL Draft is set to take place from Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 in Kansas City, Missouri. The event will be held at the plaza just outside of Union Station.

Round 1 of the NFL Draft is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Apr. 27. Rounds 2-3 will begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Apr. 28, and Rounds 4-7 will begin at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, Apr. 29. The draft will be broadcasted throughout the weekend on both ESPN and NFL Network.

To be eligible for the NFL Draft, players must be at least three years removed from their final year of high school while having used up their collegiate eligibility. Underclassmen are able to request league approval to become eligible for the draft, as are players who have graduated prior to using up all of their collegiate eligibility. 100 underclassmen were approved for last year’s draft. 73 of those 100 underclassmen were granted special eligibility while 27 of them were underclassmen who had completed their college degrees.

The 2023 NFL scouting combine will take place from Feb. 28 through March 6 in Indianapolis.