By Tony Tsoukalas
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama players returned for their 10 practice of preseason camp Monday two days after their first scrimmage. Players were dressed in full pads under cloudy, 77-degree weather.
Here are some notes from the media viewing period:
— After being held out of Saturday’s scrimmage, running back Josh Jacobs (hamstring) was not present during the viewing period on Monday. Fellow running back Najee Harris (hamstring) also missed the scrimmage but was back working with the rest of the running backs during drills.
— There were some reports that Rashaan Evans was injured during Saturday’s scrimmage. However, the senior looked fine Monday, leading the rest of the inside linebackers during drills. Evans was followed by Shaun Dion Hamilton, Keith Holcombe, Joshua McMillon, Mack Wilson, Dylan Moses and Markail Benton.
— It’s been widely reported how athletic Moses looks, especially for a true freshman. However, after getting another close-up look at the 6-foot-3, 232-pound linebacker on Monday he continues to impress. Moses looked quick and powerful during his individual drills and could very well be a contributor this season.
— The outside linebackers worked on resistance training. Terrell Lewis looked the most explosive of the bunch. It’s also worth noting that the 6-foot-5, 254-pound linebacker is built like a complete pass-rushing nightmare. On top of his size, Lewis has freakishly long arms.
— Alabama’s first unit offensive line remained the same with Jonah Williams, Ross Pierschbacher, Bradley Bozeman, Lester Cotton and Matt Womack lining up from left to right.
— There was a noticeable change in the second unit, though. Alex Leatherwood moved to left tackle with Dallas Warmack at left guard, J.C. Hassenauer at center, Chris Owens at right guard and Jedrick Wills at right tackle. The third unit lined up with Scott Lashley, Josh Casher, Brandon Kennedy, Richie Petitbon and Kendall Randolph from left to right. Deonte Brown was present during practice but was not in the three-deep rotation.
— Saban was very complimentary of Wills and Leatherwood following Saturday’s scrimmage.
"I think both those guys have done well in practice. I can't honestly say how well they did in the scrimmage today. We think both of those guys have potential to help us. I think one of the big goals of the scrimmage today is that at some point in time when this camp is over, and we have another week of camp and another scrimmage… We have to say 'These are the guys that we're going to invest time to try to develop and help our team.' I think those two guys are most certainly two guys that at this point you would say that's probably going to be the case.”
— It’s also interesting that Leatherwood was switched to left tackle. With Williams having the first-team left tackle spot locked up, reps at right tackle would seemingly be more valuable at the moment. That just highlights the progress made by Wills since joining the team this summer.
— Alabama practiced out of the dime formation at secondary. Trevon Diggs and Anthony Averett lined up at the cornerback positions, while Tony Brown played Star and Minkah Fitzpatrick played Money. Ronnie Harrison and Hootie Jones were the two safeties in the rotation.
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama players returned for their 10 practice of preseason camp Monday two days after their first scrimmage. Players were dressed in full pads under cloudy, 77-degree weather.
Here are some notes from the media viewing period:
— After being held out of Saturday’s scrimmage, running back Josh Jacobs (hamstring) was not present during the viewing period on Monday. Fellow running back Najee Harris (hamstring) also missed the scrimmage but was back working with the rest of the running backs during drills.
— There were some reports that Rashaan Evans was injured during Saturday’s scrimmage. However, the senior looked fine Monday, leading the rest of the inside linebackers during drills. Evans was followed by Shaun Dion Hamilton, Keith Holcombe, Joshua McMillon, Mack Wilson, Dylan Moses and Markail Benton.
— It’s been widely reported how athletic Moses looks, especially for a true freshman. However, after getting another close-up look at the 6-foot-3, 232-pound linebacker on Monday he continues to impress. Moses looked quick and powerful during his individual drills and could very well be a contributor this season.
— The outside linebackers worked on resistance training. Terrell Lewis looked the most explosive of the bunch. It’s also worth noting that the 6-foot-5, 254-pound linebacker is built like a complete pass-rushing nightmare. On top of his size, Lewis has freakishly long arms.
— Alabama’s first unit offensive line remained the same with Jonah Williams, Ross Pierschbacher, Bradley Bozeman, Lester Cotton and Matt Womack lining up from left to right.
— There was a noticeable change in the second unit, though. Alex Leatherwood moved to left tackle with Dallas Warmack at left guard, J.C. Hassenauer at center, Chris Owens at right guard and Jedrick Wills at right tackle. The third unit lined up with Scott Lashley, Josh Casher, Brandon Kennedy, Richie Petitbon and Kendall Randolph from left to right. Deonte Brown was present during practice but was not in the three-deep rotation.
— Saban was very complimentary of Wills and Leatherwood following Saturday’s scrimmage.
"I think both those guys have done well in practice. I can't honestly say how well they did in the scrimmage today. We think both of those guys have potential to help us. I think one of the big goals of the scrimmage today is that at some point in time when this camp is over, and we have another week of camp and another scrimmage… We have to say 'These are the guys that we're going to invest time to try to develop and help our team.' I think those two guys are most certainly two guys that at this point you would say that's probably going to be the case.”
— It’s also interesting that Leatherwood was switched to left tackle. With Williams having the first-team left tackle spot locked up, reps at right tackle would seemingly be more valuable at the moment. That just highlights the progress made by Wills since joining the team this summer.
— Alabama practiced out of the dime formation at secondary. Trevon Diggs and Anthony Averett lined up at the cornerback positions, while Tony Brown played Star and Minkah Fitzpatrick played Money. Ronnie Harrison and Hootie Jones were the two safeties in the rotation.
Highlights
Player Interviews
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