Before Alabama takes the first for its first spring practice on Monday, March 3, the Crimson Tide shared jersey numbers for its new additions, as well as new digits for returning players.

Five of Alabama’s returners changed numbers, and all five dropped to either single digits or in the teens. Jaylen Mbakwe switched from No. 9 to 3, allowing him to play offense with running back Richard Young. Mbakwe has strictly worked with the offense since bowl prep.

Jersey numbers for the Tide’s freshman class, at least the ones who enrolled early, were also revealed, and three newcomers claim single-digit threads. Quarterback Keelon Russell will wear No. 12, his high school number, after it was vacated during the transfer window.

Freshman running back AK Dear will wear No. 0. He joins returning linebacker Deontae Lawson as the only two players in Alabama’s storied football history to wear the number.

The Crimson Tide also provided jersey numbers for 13 transfers who joined the team, including a pair of junior college additions. JUCO edge rusher Kevonte Henry is now listed as Fatutoa Henry and will wear No. 14. Miami wide receiver Isaiah Horton will wear No. 1, giving UA six wideouts with single-digit jersey numbers for the start of the spring practice slate.

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Heights and weights are expected to be updated this spring, as well.

Alabama players who changed numbers

3 – Jaylen Mbakwe (was 9)
4 – Daniel Hill (was 20)
8 – Jalen Hale (was 14)
10 – Justin Jefferson (was 15)
11 – Jordan Renaud (was 90)

Numbers for Alabama’s transfers

1 – Isaiah Horton
9 – Cam Calhoun
14 – Fatutoa Henry
17 – Kelby Collins
20 – Dre Washington
25 – Steve Bolo Mboumoua
38 – Blake Doud
41 – Nikhai Hill-Green
45 – David Bird
48 – Jayden Hobson
71 – Kam Dewberry
76 – Arkel Anugwom
86 – Peter Knudson

Numbers for Alabama’s freshmen

0 – AK Dear
5 – Dijon Lee Jr.
8 – Justin Hill
12 – Keelon Russell
13 – Ivan Taylor
15 – Duke Johnson
17 – Lotzeir Brooks
18 – Marshall Pritchett
26 – Luke Metz
30 – Derek Meadows
32 – Alex Asparuhov
35 – Abduall Sanders Jr.
52 – Mal Waldrep Jr.
57 – Jackson Lloyd
64 – Michael Carroll
65 – Micah DeBose

Alabama will hold its first of 15 spring practices tomorrow afternoon in Tuscaloosa. Second-year head coach Kalen DeBoer is set to speak to local reporters after practice No. 1 concludes.

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