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You could argue any JUCO transfer comes from a lower league than even Delgatty (especially in the current era, where JUCOs don't get the talent they used to because academic qualification isn't the issue that it was in the Prop 48 heyday). At Alabama, the last time I think we got a small-school...

2026 Alabama Roster Rundown: Special Teams by Jess Nicholas | TideFans.com Editor-in-Chief Winding down our look at the 2026 Alabama Crimson Tide, we present an analysis of the special teams units. As stated in previous articles in this series, in recent years, we’ve waited until fall camp...

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2026 Alabama Roster Rundown: Defensive Backs by Jess Nicholas | TideFans.com Editor-in-Chief In today’s article, we take a look at the Alabama defensive backfield, one of the best in all of college football. In recent years, we’ve waited until fall camp began to take a look at the upcoming...

https://news.tidefans.com/2026/07/16/2026-alabama-roster-rundown-defensive-backs/

The best thing I saw from the tackles in the spring was that it looked like they all gave max effort and were there for the right reasons. We've had a couple of real me-first guys in that group the last 3-4 years and I don't think we have that problem in '26. I hate Keenan is gone, though...

It would be nice. I was surprised by him in the spring. He came in a lot more ready to contribute than I think anyone expected but there is a fair gap back from the top 5 (top 6 when Rogers is in there) to him. The other guy I really hope finds a role is M.J. Chirgwin. With the Cole Adams...

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2026 Alabama Roster Rundown: Linebackers by Jess Nicholas | TideFans.com Editor-in-Chief In this installment, TideFans.com will cover Alabama’s linebacker group, both the two inside linebacker slots and the hybrid-DE Wolf linebacker position. in recent years, we’ve waited until fall camp...

I think it's the opposite. I really like the tackle depth at the moment. The top four guys are all potential big-time contributors, and guys 5 and 6 got a lot of snaps last year (Hill, Faga). You also have a couple of Bandits who are going to slide inside every now and then. I think it's a...

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2026 Alabama Roster Rundown: Defensive Line by Jess Nicholas | TideFans.com Editor-in-Chief Today we continue our preview of the 2026 Alabama Crimson Tide with a look at the defensive line, to include both tackle spots and the Bandit end position. As stated in previous articles in this...

https://news.tidefans.com/2026/07/14/2026-alabama-roster-rundown-defensive-line/

Since you brought it up, I think now's a good time to warn people that Alabama has reverted to the Bill Curry era of roster listings, meaning there is no such thing as "redshirt freshman" anymore on the Bama roster. If you've been here a year already, you're now a sophomore, whether you played...

2026 Alabama Roster Rundown: Offensive Line by Jess Nicholas | TideFans.com Editor-in-Chief Continuing on a theme we introduced last year, we’re breaking down Alabama’s roster and going in-depth with our preview in advance of previews for the other 15 SEC teams. In recent years, we’ve waited...