Alabama freshman Jalen Hale scores first college touchdown against Ole Miss

The wide receiver from Longview (Texas) caught his first collegiate touchdown in the Crimson Tide's battle with Ole Miss

Hello, Jalen Hale.

The Alabama Crimson Tide's true freshman from Longview (Texas) introduced himself to college football fans in a big way on Saturday.

With No. 13 Alabama up 9-7 on No. 15 Ole Miss in the third quarter, Hale reeled in a deep pass from Jalen Milroe for a 33-yard touchdown. 

The freshman's first collegiate touchdown was timely, as it put Alabama up by two scores in the nationally-televised Southeastern Conference matchup.

A five-star recruit in the class of 2023, Hale was the nation's No. 6 wide receiver and No. 38 overall player, according to the 247Sports composite rankings. 

He committed to Alabama last September and signed with the Crimson Tide over offers from Texas, Texas A&M and more.

As a senior at Longview last year, Hale was named an SBLive All-North Texas first teamer. The five-star wideout made 45 catches for 936 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns. 

Hale's touchdown against Ole Miss could be his first of many scores in an Alabama uniform.

(Feature photo by Tommy Hays)