Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer’s freshman wide receiver gave Crimson Tide fans a major scare after a scary incident on Sunday. Although a social media post caused concern about Lotzeir Brooks’ health and questions about the deleted story, detailed info suggests the situation might not be as worrying as it seemed.

On February 15, the news broke that Brooks was involved in a car accident. He actually posted a photo of himself in a neck brace on his Instagram story, captioned “God is great,” which definitely got people talking. However, he deleted the post shortly after. That left everyone wondering what exactly happened.

The good news is that the injuries don’t seem to be serious at all. Reports from insiders, such as BamaOnline’s Andrew Boone, have clarified that the neck brace was primarily a precautionary measure following the crash. Brooks is one of the team’s rising stars and WR1 at this point, according to some. So, the staff was probably just being extra careful to make sure their playmaker is 100% healthy before he gets back to work.

Bama fans initially panicked because the outcome was very different from Henry Ruggs’ situation. The former Bama WR is still serving time in prison for a fatal 2021 DUI crash in Las Vegas. Thankfully, unlike the tragic Henry Ruggs incident, Brooks emerged without serious injury to himself or others.

The concern is understandable for a player who quickly became a key part of the offense, finishing his debut season with 441 yards and two touchdowns while boasting one of the team’s lowest drop rates. His clutch 79-yard, two-score performance against Oklahoma in the playoffs had already cemented his status as a rising star.

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While Brooks is recovering, the coaching staff hasn’t been sitting still. Just a day before the accident, Coach Kalen DeBoer landed a commitment from JUCO star Tyler Henderson as insurance for the room. Henderson is an explosive receiver who has hit double digits in touchdowns, recording 1,202 yards and 12 touchdowns at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.

Nonetheless, that scary-looking photo on Sunday prompted Bama fans to express their concerns on social media. 

Bama Nation scared for Lotzeir Brooks after social media image

The Crimson Tide faithful jumped onto X as soon as they saw his “God is great” caption in a hospital photo with a neck brace and questioned, “What happened?”

One fan commented, “Praying for Lotty.” Rest assured, it’s great to see the Bama family rallying behind him like this. Judging by his “God is great” post, it definitely sounds like he’s feeling that support and staying positive.

One fan commented, “Players not even safe during spring practice with this staff.” That’s definitely a spicy take, though this actually happened off the field on a Sunday. Luckily, it sounds like he’ll be back making plays well before spring ball even gets rolling.

Another fan tweeted, “Not good.” Regardless of how it happened, it’s still scary.

The news sent a wave of concern through the Bama fanbase on social media, with many posting prayers for ‘Lotty B.’ While some expressed frustration, the overwhelming sentiment was relief, especially given Brooks’ crucial role in the team’s playoff push last season.

If it weren’t for his 29-yard catch on a crucial 4th-and-8 with four or five minutes left in the game against the Missouri Tigers, Bama wouldn’t have made the playoffs in the first place. So yeah, Bama would’ve been in deep trouble next season since they can’t rely solely on Ryan Williams as they did during his freshman season. The fans know he’s important to the team.

One last fan commented, “Noooooooo 🥺.” As scary as it was, things are looking bright for Brooks and the Tide. He’s already confirmed he’s sticking with Alabama for the 2026 season. Thankfully, the latest word from Bama 247 is that it’s more of a scare than a season-ender.

With the initial scare subsiding, the Crimson Tide and its fans can be relieved that ‘Lotty B’ is expected to make a full recovery and be back on the field for the 2026 season.