Alabama Football’s Fan Day Offers Insight into First-Team Lineup and Player Availability

On Sunday, Alabama football fans got an exclusive peek at the Crimson Tide's preparations for the 2024 season during the annual Fan Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium. This event provided a rare opportunity for the general public to witness an entire practice session, offering a snapshot of the team’s depth chart as the season draws near.

Throughout the practice, Alabama's first-team lineup took shape, with players across various positions demonstrating their readiness for the upcoming season. However, the absence of some key players from full participation left a few positions in question as the team continues its pre-season preparations.

Offensive First-Team Lineup:

• Quarterback: Jalen Milroe
• Running Back: Justice Haynes
• Wide Receivers: Ryan Williams, Germie Bernard, Cole Adams
• Tight End: CJ Dippre
• Offensive Line:
  • Left Tackle: Kadyn Proctor
  • Left Guard: Geno VanDeMark
  • Center: Parker Brailsford
  • Right Guard: Roq Montgomery
  • Right Tackle: Wilkin Formby

Defensive First-Team Lineup:

• Defensive Line: Jah-Marien Latham, Tim Keenan, Jehiem Oatis
• Wolf: Que Robinson
• Linebackers: Deontae Lawson, Justin Jefferson
• Cornerbacks: Domani Jackson, Zabien Brown
• Safeties: Malachi Moore, Keon Sabb
• Husky: DeVonta Smith

Additional players who secured first-team reps included Keanu Koht, Tim Smith, Red Morgan, and DaShawn Jones.

Availability Report:

While many of Alabama’s top players took part in the Fan Day practice, several others were notably limited in their participation. Offensive guards Tyler Booker and Jaeden Roberts, along with running backs Jam Miller and Richard Young, were present but spent their time walking stadium steps and using resistance bands rather than engaging in drills. Running back Daniel Hill was also sidelined, with his arm in a sling, while linebacker Jihaad Campbell was spotted on a stationary bike. Despite these limitations, all of these players, including Jalen Hale, who suffered a significant leg injury in spring football, were seen signing autographs after practice.

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer addressed the team's injury status following Saturday's scrimmage, noting that the team has avoided major injuries thus far.

“Staying relatively healthy, just your typical fall camp stuff,” DeBoer commented on Saturday. “Guys dinged up here and there, but nothing more than what you’d expect.”

As Alabama continues to fine-tune its lineup, the Crimson Tide remains focused on maintaining their health and building a strong foundation for the 2024 season.