Observations, participation report from Alabama football’s 11th camp practice

Alabama football took the field Tuesday for its 11th practice of preseason camp. The Crimson Tide was back at its regular practice facility Tuesday, after holding scrimmage and Fan Day sessions at Bryant-Denny Stadium over the weekend and taking Monday off.

Reporters were allowed in for several periods during Tuesday’s practice. It was the second-to-last viewing window for media members during camp, as UA prepares to open the season against Western Kentucky on Aug. 31 in Tuscaloosa.

Defensive coaches and players will speak to reporters later on Tuesday. Before that, here’s what we saw during the viewing periods.

– Reporters were let into practice beginning with the sixth period.

– The temperature in Tuscaloosa had already climbed to 83 degrees during the observable periods.

– Players were once again dressed out in full pads.

– The playlist for Tuesday’s practice included Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean,” Kool & The Gang’s “Jungle Boogie” and Redbone’s “Come and Get Your Love.”

– Offensive linemen Tyler Booker and Jaeden Roberts looked to be fully participating in practice after being limited during the Fan Day session. Both were wearing white jerseys and going through drills with their teammates.

– The Crimson Tide running backs room seems to be dealing with several injuries. Jam Miller was participating in drills, but wearing a black jersey signifying him as a non-contact participant, along with Kevin Riley, while Richard Young also wore black but rode a stationary bike for the observable time.

– Running back Daniel Hill was not spotted during practice. He wasn’t participating on Sunday, with his left arm in a sling.

– Offensive lineman Olaus Alinen was wearing his regular uniform, but rode the stationary bike instead of participating in drills. He was joined by linebacker Jihaad Campbell, who had done the same during Fan Day, but joined the rest of his position group toward the end of the observation window.

– Cornerback Zabien Brown was still wearing a club on his left hand, but it did not seem to hamper his participation.

– Safety DeVonta Smith was not seen during the observable periods.

– Staffers for the NFL’s Tennessee Titans, Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals were seen in attendance at Tuesday’s practice.

– During the sixth period, Alabama’s outside linebackers worked on dropping back into coverage, led by position coach Christian Robinson.

– Defensive backs coach Maurice Linguist led the cornerbacks in drop-back drills during the seventh period.

– The observable time ended during the eighth period of practice.