Alabama Football: Key Takeaways from the 16th Preseason Practice

Alabama football is gearing up for the new season with less than two weeks until the debut of head coach Kalen DeBoer. On Tuesday, the Crimson Tide held their 16th preseason practice.

A noticeable change this time was in the team's practice jerseys. Traditionally, the offense wears white and the defense wears crimson, but on Tuesday, they swapped colors.

Reporters were allowed to observe several periods of Tuesday’s practice, the last one scheduled for viewing during this camp. Here are the highlights:

• Reporters started watching from the fourth period onward.
• During the open period, the defense practiced indoors while the offense and special teams practiced on separate fields outdoors. The defense returned outdoors by the sixth period.
• The weather was cooler than previous practices, with a temperature of 77°F in Tuscaloosa.
• The practice playlist featured songs like “P.I.M.P.” by 50 Cent, “Gin and Juice” by Snoop Dogg, and “So Fresh, So Clean” by Outkast.
• Running back Jam Miller wore a black jersey, indicating he was a non-contact participant in the practice.
• Offensive guard Jaeden Roberts, who was injured in Saturday’s scrimmage, was absent. However, DeBoer mentioned that Roberts won’t miss any games.
• Geno VanDeMark stepped in as the right guard with the first-team offensive line.
• The competition for the starting right tackle position is still ongoing. Wilkin Formby worked with the first team on Tuesday.
• Running back Daniel Hill, previously seen in a sling, was back and participating fully in practice.
• Richard Young and Kevin Riley were also fully involved in drills.
• Wide receiver Rico Scott was not seen during the periods available for observation.
• Players focused on individual drills with their respective position groups.
• On another field, Alabama’s kickers practiced field goals, with Graham Nicholson, Conor Talty, and Reid Schuback taking turns.
• Members of Alabama’s baseball coaching staff were present at the practice.
• Reporters were asked to leave midway through the sixth period.