Waddle, other SEC freshmen finding roles, making plays

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Florida place kicker Evan McPherson, right, kicks a 43-yard field goal as Vanderbilt cornerback Joejuan Williams (8) rushes in the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Nashville, Tenn. Holding is Tommy Townsend (43). McPherson had made 12 of 13 field goals and all 27 extra points. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, East Tennessee State University's Quay Holmes (11) is tackled by Tennessee defensive back Bryce Thompson (20) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee safety Bryce Thompson has 23 tackles, two interceptions and a forced fumble in eight games.(AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle makes a fingertip catch for a 49-yard reception against Louisville during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Orlando, Fla. Waddle is the Southeastern Conference's top freshman, and it's not really even close. Waddle has 21 catches for 457 yards and three touchdowns and has been equally valuable as a punt returner, averaging 16 yards and taking one back for a score. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)