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Projecting Alabama’s Depth Chart Following Spring Camp
Alabama finished up its springtime camp over the weekend break, as well as it will certainly be approximately 4 months till we see the Crimson Trend wear on the area once more. To assist kill time, below’s an estimate of exactly how Alabama can align on infraction this period.
Quarterback
Bryce Youthful (Jr.)
Jalen Milroe (R-Fr.)
Ty Simpson (Fr.)
Overview: With the ruling Heisman Prize victor returning, there isn’t much dramatization behind facility. The genuine concern at quarterback is exactly how Alabama will certainly establish when Bryce Youthful leaves for the NFL following offseason. Both Jalen Milroe as well as Ty Simpson looked remarkable this springtime. With a year in the system under his belt, Milroe remains in line to tackle the No. 2 function this period. Try to find Alabama to provide him expanded associates early in the period to quicken his development.
Running back
Jahmyr Gibbs (Jr.)
Trey Sanders (R-Jr.) or Jase McClellan (Jr.)
Roydell Williams (Jr.)
Jamarion Miller (Fr.)
Emmanuel Henderson (Fr.)
Overview: Jahmyr Gibbs obtains the leading place below following his MVP efficiency throughout the A-Day video game. Nevertheless, unlike in recent times, Alabama does not promise to have a bell-cow back this period. Gibbs balanced approximately 13 brings per video game throughout his 2 periods at Georgia Technology. He’ll likely obtain the exact same work at Alabama this period as he shares brings with Trey Sanders, Jase McClellan as well as Roydell Williams.
We’ll learn even more concerning Alabama’s running back turning this loss when McClellan as well as Williams totally recuperate from in 2015’s season-ending injuries. Presently, a healthy and balanced Sanders obtains the No. 2 place in our estimate.
Limited end
Cameron Latu (R-Sr.)
Robbie Ouzts (So.)
Amari NiBlack (Fr.)
Elijah Brown (Fr.) or Danny Lewis Jr. (Fr.)
Overview: Alabama’s shallowest device on infraction revealed a little bit of possibility this springtime with the appearance of Robbie Ouzts, that Nick Saban called among the group’s most boosted gamers complying with the A-Day video game.
“I assume his self-confidence is a lot far better,” Saban stated. “I assume he’s playing a little faster. As well as we require deepness at that placement, so we require to remain to locate individuals that can create as well as assist us at that placement.”
Alabama returns Cameron Latu, whose 8 obtaining goals last period are one of the most in one project by a Crimson Trend limited end. Inbound fresher Amari NiBlack additionally includes an additional pass-catching risk to the device.
Pass receiver Z
Ja’Corey Brooks (So.)
Traeshon Holden (Jr.)
Thaiu Jones-Bell (Jr.)
Shazz Preston (Fr.)
Pass receiver X
Jermaine Burton (Jr.)
Christian Leary (So.)
Aaron Anderson (Fr.)
Kobe Prentice (Fr.)
Pass receiver H
JoJo Earle (So.)
Kendrick Legislation (Fr.)
Isaiah Bond (Fr.)
Overview: Georgia transfer Jermaine Burton became Alabama’s leading target this springtime as well as is almost a lock to use up among the 3 beginning receiver places. While student Ja’Corey Brooks remained camp with an injury, he’s additionally a favored to relocate right into a beginning function this loss. Points obtain a bit much more fascinating when it pertains to the last first-team opening in the device.
Presently, JoJo Earle seems initially in line at the port receiver placement. Nevertheless, that can alter if Alabama has the ability to attract Louisville transfer receiver Tyler Harrell, that remained in participation throughout the A-Day video game. Christian Leary additionally has some energy after videotaping 5 functions for 106 lawns, consisting of a 52-yard goal on A-Day.
Noted at 6-foot-3, 214 extra pounds, Traeshon Holden is Alabama’s most significant receiver as well as has much more physicality than any one of the various other choices in the device. Freshmen Kendrick Legislation as well as Aaron Anderson are additionally worth watching on after making solid impressions this springtime.
Left deal with
Tyler Steen (Grad)
Kendall Randolph (Grad) or Amari Kight (R-Jr.)
Elijah Pritchett (Fr.)
Left guard
Javion Cohen (Jr.)
Terrence Ferguson II (R-Fr.)
Dayne Shor (Fr.)
Facility
Seth McLaughlin (R-So.) or Darrian Dalcourt (Sr.)
James Brockermyer (R-Fr.)
Right guard
Emil Ekiyor Jr. (R-Sr.)
Damieon George Jr. (Jr.)
Tanner Bowles (R-Jr.)
Right deal with
J.C. Latham (So.)
Tyler Booker (Fr.)
Tommy Brockermeyer (R-Fr.)
Overview: Alabama’s offending line battled this springtime, yet assistance gets on the method. Vanderbilt transfer Tyler Steen shows up positioned to tackle the left deal with function, while appropriate guard Emil Ekiyor Jr. as well as facility Darrian Dalcourt will certainly return from injuries this loss. J.C. Latham additionally revealed a little bit of guarantee throughout camp as well as need to remain to enhance at the right deal with placement. Heading right into the loss, the most significant enigma seems at facility where Dalcourt as well as Seth McLaughlin are readied to fight it out for the beginning place. Presently, that race is also close to call.
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Protective end
Justin Eboigbe (Sr.)
Braylen Ingraham (R-Jr.)
Damon Payne (R-Fr.) or Monkell Goodwine (R-Fr.)
Khurtiss Perry (Fr.)
Protective deal with
D.J. Dale (Sr.)
Tim Smith (Jr.)
Jamil Burroughs (Jr.)
Tim Keenan III (R-Fr.)
Jaheim Oatis (Fr.)
Protective end
Byron Youthful (Sr.)
Jah-Marien Latham (R-So.)
Anquin Barnes (R-Fr.)
Isaiah Hastings (Fr.)
Overview: Alabama returns 3 elders with beginning experience on the protective line in D.J. Dale, Byron Youthful as well as Justin Eboigbe. It’s most likely all 3 will certainly be detailed as beginners when the Crimson Trend launches its deepness graph this loss. Nevertheless, it’s not that basic.
Tim Smith as well as Jamil Burroughs use a within pass-rushing risk that Dale has yet to create, making them both practical third-down choices progressing. In addition to aligning at protective deal with, Smith can additionally act as a back-up at one of the protective end settings. After shedding 46 extra pounds because signing up with Alabama in January, it will certainly additionally interest see exactly how fresher Jaheim Oatis remains to proceed this offseason.
Jack linebacker
Will Certainly Anderson Jr. (Jr.)
Chris Braswell (Jr.)
Keanu Koht (R-Fr.)
Mike linebacker
Henry To’oTo’o (Sr.)
Kendrick Blackshire (So.)
Jihaad Campbell (Fr.)
Will certainly linebacker
Jaylen Moody (R-Sr.)
Deontae Lawson (R-Fr.)
Ian Jackson (R-Fr.)
Shawn Murphy (Fr.)
Sam linebacker
Dallas Turner (So.)
Demouy Kennedy (Jr.)
Quandarrius Robinson (R-So.)
Jeremiah Alexander (Fr.)
Overview: The limelight this loss will certainly get on the Will linebacker placement as Jaylen Moody as well as Deontae Lawson remain to fight it out for the place along with Henry To’oTo’o in the heart of the protection. Both prospects looked strong on A-Day. Moody led all protectors with 9 quits while additionally videotaping a sack throughout the skirmish. Lawson had 6 takes on as well as a pass break up as well as offered a quarterback rush which resulted in an interception.
Will Certainly Anderson Jr. as well as Dallas Turner are locks to maintain their beginning places at the Jack as well as Sam linebacker settings. Other first-class side rush Chris Braswell need to additionally obtain a lot of playing time as Alabama has a plan that includes him, Anderson as well as Turner on the area at the exact same time.
While To’oTo’o will certainly maintain his function at Mike linebacker, it will certainly deserve watching on student Kendrick Blackshire as well as fresher Jihaad Campbell, that both bring a lot of ability as well as athleticism to the table.
Cornerback
Kool-Aid McKinstry (So.)
Terrion Arnold (R-Fr.)
Tre’Quan Fegans (Fr.)
Cornerback
Khyree Jackson (Sr.) or Eli Ricks (Jr.)
Jahquez Robinson (Jr.)
Earl Little Jr. (Fr.)
Celebrity
Brian Branch (Jr.)
Malachi Moore (Jr.)
Jake Pope (Fr.)
Safety And Security
Jordan Fight (Sr.)
Kristian Tale (R-So.)
Kaine Williams (R-Fr.)
Safety And Security
Overview: After Eli Ricks moved to Alabama from LSU in December, the majority of figured the first-class cornerback would certainly have no difficulty securing down a beginning function. Nevertheless, it was Khyree Jackson that took care of first-team responsibility throughout from Kool-Aid McKinstry this springtime. Complying with the A-Day video game, Saban stated all 3 protective backs are still completing for a beginning function this loss.
It’s worth keeping in mind that Ricks is coming off a season-ending injury as well as is still finding out Alabama’s protection. Still, Jackson is holding his very own in the competitors as shown by his 5 takes on as well as 2 pass separations throughout the A-Day video game.
The various other fight in the second comes with the Celebrity placement where Brian Branch as well as Malachi Moore are trying the first-team function. Branch was among Alabama’s leading entertainers this springtime as well as gets in loss as the favored. Also if Moore loses, he figures to hold the cash function out of the cent development.
Jordan Fight as well as DeMarcco Hellams are readied to maintain their beginning places at safety and security. Kristian Tale additionally revealed a lot of guarantee throughout camp as well as can be a breakout prospect this period.
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Colorado LB Nikhai Hill-Green to transfer to Alabama football. What it means for Crimson Tide
An all-conference linebacker is joining Alabama football for the 2025 season.
Nikhai Hill-Green, a former Michigan and Charlotte linebacker who was second-team All-Big 12 at Colorado in 2024, told On3 he would transfer to the Crimson Tide for his final season of eligibility.
Hill-Green is the seventh player to join Alabama ahead of 2025 along with Cal long snapper David Bird, Colorado School of Mines punter Blake Doud, Florida defensive lineman Kelby Collins, Utah cornerback Cameron Calhoun, Texas A&M offensive lineman Kam Dewberry and Miami wide receiver Isaiah Horton.
Hill-Green is the third transfer commitment Saturday along with Horton and Dewberry.
What Alabama football gets in Colorado LB Nikhai Hill-Green
Hill-Green is coming off his most productive collegiate season yet.
The former four-star linebacker out of Baltimore was the Buffaloes’ second-leading tackler with 82, adding 11.5 tackles-for-loss, two sacks, four pass deflections and two interceptions.
Hill-Green had a 13-tackle performance against Kansas State. He also had back-to-back games against Texas Tech and Utah where he had an interception.
Hill-Green improved upon his productive 2023 season at Charlotte where he had 73 tackles, nine tackles-for-loss, two sacks and three pass deflections.
Hill-Green originally signed with Michigan in the 2020 class and played two seasons with the Wolverines.
Alabama football depth chart: Where does Nikhai Hill-Green fit?
Alabama’s linebacker room is about to get a lot younger.
The Crimson Tide added four linebackers in the 2025 recruiting class: Ohio four-star Justin Hill, Georgia four-star Darrell Johnson, Georgia four-star Luke Metz and California four-star Abduall Sanders Jr.
It’s a room currently in a bit of a transition period, one that will not have Que Robinson and Justin Jefferson in 2025 while Jihaad Campbell and Deontae Lawson are both NFL draft eligible.
Depending on the status of Campbell and Lawson, Alabama could be looking to fill two linebacker spots next to Wolf Qua Russaw. And other than the four freshmen, Alabama’s room does not have many options with players expected to return such as Justin Okoronkwo, Jeremiah Alexander and Cayden Jones.
Hill-Green is a plug-and-play starter, likely at the Mike, one that gives Alabama a chance to develop younger members of the room instead of throwing them into the fire as freshmen.
Colin Gay covers Alabama football for The Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at cgay@gannett.com or follow him @_ColinGay on X, formerly known as Twitter.
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Projecting Alabama's upcoming backfield for the 2025 season
Justice Haynes is leaving, Jam Miller is staying, but what about the rest of Alabama’s backfield? Barring any more offseason transition, the Crimson Tide will still have five running backs who were rated as four-star talents coming out of high school
While talent shouldn’t be an issue, Miller is the only member of that bunch with extended in-game reps. Heading into this month’s ReliaQuest Bowl, the rising senior’s 209 career carries are more than three times as many as the rest of the Tide’s current backs combined.
Still, Alabama feels good about its upcoming backfield, even after Haynes’ departure. While the Tide might pounce if the right back hits the portal, the position is low on its list of offseason priorities. With that said, here’s a look at how next year’s backfield could shape up.
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Indiana’s Poor Showing at Notre Dame Has Alabama Fans Angry About CFP Snub Once Again
A season ago, the Alabama Crimson Tide advanced to the College Football Playoff despite losing a game during the regular season. Their inclusion in the four-team CFP caused controversy as it forced undefeated Florida State to be left out of the tournament for the national championship.
One year later, and Alabama did not get the benefit of making the now 12-team CFP with a worse record than another team in contention. Despite ranking No. 11 in the final College Football Playoff Top 25 and the AP poll, Alabama was left out of the inaugural 12-team CFP after finishing the regular season 9–3. Instead of competing for a title, Alabama will face Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl.
The exclusion of Alabama has garnered further scrutiny after No. 8 Indiana fell completely flat at No. 5 Notre Dame in the first game of the CFP. Several college football and Alabama fans called out the committee putting Indiana into the tournament over the Crimson Tide following the Hoosiers’ 27–17 loss to the Fighting Irish.
Though Indiana disappointed in their CFP debut, they were not necessarily on the brink of missing the CFP this season. While the Hoosiers faced an easy schedule during the regular season, they went a commanding 11–1, only falling to Ohio State during the regular season, another CFP team.
As plenty of other fans pointed out, Alabama did not take care of business when it mattered during the regular season. The Crimson Tide were blown out by Oklahoma at the end of the season, and also fell to Vanderbilt. They might have been a better team overall, but losing to two unranked teams cannot be overlooked.
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