As we head into fall camp, here are 10 sleeper players from the Alabama Crimson Tide football roster that we feel could make an impact during the 2019 season.
The Countdown
10. Shyheim Carter
Defensive back
Senior
6-foot-0, 195
Experience: 3L
About: Carter should play a vital role in the Alabama defense this season and will likely serve as the starter at the Star position. Last season Carter had 43 tackles and returned two interceptions for touchdowns. Carter’s veteran experience and playmaking ability bolster the secondary.
No. 9 Jerome Ford
Running Back
Redshirt freshman
5-foot-11, 206
Experience: RS
About: Ford showed he’s capable of creating big plays during the springtime and turned heads on more than one occasion. While experienced running backs are at the top of the depth chart heading into fall camp, Ford could add an extra splash to the playbook, that is, if Ford is able to stay ahead of incoming true freshman Trey Sanders who arrived in June.
No. 8 Phidarian Mathis
Defensive tackle
Redshirt sophomore
6-foot-4, 317
Experience: 1L
About: During the beginning of the spring it was Mathis that was repping with the first-team defense at defensive tackle alongside defensive ends Raekwon Davis and LaBryan Ray. True freshman DJ Dale leaped Mathis for the starting position, but that doesn’t mean Mathis is not going to play a role this season, he could still very well make a push to be the starter against Duke. Depth within the interior defensive line is always important, Mathis is a quality player whether starting or when subbed in.
No. 7 Skyler DeLong
Punter
Sophomore
6-foot-4, 188
Experience: 1L
About: Nick Saban said that DeLong’s punting issues during his freshman year stemmed from lack of confidence. Year over year DeLong has shown a lot of improvement and we saw what he is capable of during the springtime with two booming punts, one punt went 50+ yards. If DeLong is able to keep his confidence, he could play a major role in the special teams unit this season.
No. 6 Cameron Latu
Tight End
Redshirt freshmen
6-foot-5, 247
Experience: RS
About: Latu played at the outside linebacker position last season, then was moved to the tight end position during spring where he looked very good even catching a few passes during the spring game. The Crimson Tide does not have a dominating tight end returning into the season and with Kedrick James recently entering his name into the NCAA transfer portal, the tight end room is looking for someone to step up to help replace Irv Smith Jr. who caught for 710-yards with seven touchdowns last season.
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The Countdown
10. Shyheim Carter
Defensive back
Senior
6-foot-0, 195
Experience: 3L
About: Carter should play a vital role in the Alabama defense this season and will likely serve as the starter at the Star position. Last season Carter had 43 tackles and returned two interceptions for touchdowns. Carter’s veteran experience and playmaking ability bolster the secondary.
No. 9 Jerome Ford
Running Back
Redshirt freshman
5-foot-11, 206
Experience: RS
About: Ford showed he’s capable of creating big plays during the springtime and turned heads on more than one occasion. While experienced running backs are at the top of the depth chart heading into fall camp, Ford could add an extra splash to the playbook, that is, if Ford is able to stay ahead of incoming true freshman Trey Sanders who arrived in June.
No. 8 Phidarian Mathis
Defensive tackle
Redshirt sophomore
6-foot-4, 317
Experience: 1L
About: During the beginning of the spring it was Mathis that was repping with the first-team defense at defensive tackle alongside defensive ends Raekwon Davis and LaBryan Ray. True freshman DJ Dale leaped Mathis for the starting position, but that doesn’t mean Mathis is not going to play a role this season, he could still very well make a push to be the starter against Duke. Depth within the interior defensive line is always important, Mathis is a quality player whether starting or when subbed in.
No. 7 Skyler DeLong
Punter
Sophomore
6-foot-4, 188
Experience: 1L
About: Nick Saban said that DeLong’s punting issues during his freshman year stemmed from lack of confidence. Year over year DeLong has shown a lot of improvement and we saw what he is capable of during the springtime with two booming punts, one punt went 50+ yards. If DeLong is able to keep his confidence, he could play a major role in the special teams unit this season.
No. 6 Cameron Latu
Tight End
Redshirt freshmen
6-foot-5, 247
Experience: RS
About: Latu played at the outside linebacker position last season, then was moved to the tight end position during spring where he looked very good even catching a few passes during the spring game. The Crimson Tide does not have a dominating tight end returning into the season and with Kedrick James recently entering his name into the NCAA transfer portal, the tight end room is looking for someone to step up to help replace Irv Smith Jr. who caught for 710-yards with seven touchdowns last season.
Continue reading here and all feedback welcomed
https://alabama.rivals.com/news/10-...football-sleeper-players-to-watch-this-season
