Practice No. 1 Recap
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Practice No. 1 - By Tony Tsoukalas
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama worked out in shorts and shells in 89-degree weather Thursday afternoon as the Crimson Tide took part in its first practice of fall camp.
Here are a few notes from what we saw in the media viewing period:
— Alabama defensive lineman Da’Shawn Hand was a full participant during the practice. Hand, a senior, was arrested early Saturday morning for DUI. His discipline has yet to be announced by head coach Nick Saban.
— The defensive line worked in groups of two during individual drills. Hand and Da’Ron Payne were in the first group, Isiah Buggs and Joshua Frazier were in the next group, Raekwon Davis and Johnny Dwight were in the third group and Quinnen Williams and Jamar King were next.
— Freshman LaBryan Ray was working toward the end of the group with as was a surprise member. Fellow freshman Kedrick James was practicing with the linebackers despite being listed as a tight end on the roster. At 6-foot-5, 272 pounds, he certainly has the size to play the position. Alabama has more depth at tight end than it does at defensive line. It will be interesting to see where James plays moving forward.
— Minkah Fitzpatrick practiced with both the cornerbacks and the safeties, while Trevon Diggs was working with the cornerbacks.
— Christian Miller led the outside linebackers and was followed by Anfernee Jennings, Jamey Mosley, Terrell Lewis , Mehki Brown, Ben Davis, Christopher Allen and VanDarius Cowan. Davis split time at both inside and outside linebacker during the spring. Alabama could see him as an outside linebacker or could be trying to test him out in different packages.
— Rashaan Evans led the inside linebackers and was followed by Shaun Dion Hamilton, Keith Holcombe, Dylan Moses, Joshua McMillon, Markail Benton and Mack Wilson. I wouldn’t get too caught up in the order here. Wilson traditionally brings up the rear during individual drills.
— Shaun Dion Hamilton was moving fine in his first practice back after suffering a torn ACL during the SEC Championship Game. He was out of his black jersey and wearing a brace on his right knee
— Benton is another example of the elite athletes Alabama brings in. The 6-foot-2, 237-pound freshman looked impressive during the practice.
— Alabama’s first-unit offensive line consisted of Jonah Williams, Ross Pierschbacher, Bradley Bozeman, Lester Cotton and Matt Womack from left to right. Alex Leatherwood backed up Womack at right tackle, while Deonte Brown backed up Cotton at right guard.
— Damien Harris led the running backs and was followed by Bo Scarbrough, Josh Jacobs Najee Harris Brian Robinson and Zavier Mapp.
— Calvin Ridley, Robert Foster and Cam Sims appear to be the first three receivers on Alabama’s rep chart.
— Sims, Xavian Marks, Chadarius Townsend and Henry Ruggs worked at slot. Ruggs looks quick and ran fluid routes but appears a little bit on the light side for an SEC receiver. He’s listed as 6-0, 175 pounds on the roster and could probably benefit from putting on another 5-10 pounds.
— Foster was followed by Jerry Jeudy, Tyrell Shavers and Mac Hereford. Shavers looks to be a dark-horse candidate as a contributor. He moves really well for his size and at 6-foot-6 is a big option for Jalen Hurts on the perimeter.
— Ridley was followed by Derek Kief and Devonta Smith. Like Ruggs, Smith could stand to put on a little more weight. It was interesting to see him on the outside rather than at slot. Nevertheless, his speed could be a dangerous weapon next season.
Practice Highlights
Quick Notes From Hendo from practice No. 1
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Saban's Full Press Conference
Practice No. 1 - By Tony Tsoukalas
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama worked out in shorts and shells in 89-degree weather Thursday afternoon as the Crimson Tide took part in its first practice of fall camp.
Here are a few notes from what we saw in the media viewing period:
— Alabama defensive lineman Da’Shawn Hand was a full participant during the practice. Hand, a senior, was arrested early Saturday morning for DUI. His discipline has yet to be announced by head coach Nick Saban.
— The defensive line worked in groups of two during individual drills. Hand and Da’Ron Payne were in the first group, Isiah Buggs and Joshua Frazier were in the next group, Raekwon Davis and Johnny Dwight were in the third group and Quinnen Williams and Jamar King were next.
— Freshman LaBryan Ray was working toward the end of the group with as was a surprise member. Fellow freshman Kedrick James was practicing with the linebackers despite being listed as a tight end on the roster. At 6-foot-5, 272 pounds, he certainly has the size to play the position. Alabama has more depth at tight end than it does at defensive line. It will be interesting to see where James plays moving forward.
— Minkah Fitzpatrick practiced with both the cornerbacks and the safeties, while Trevon Diggs was working with the cornerbacks.
— Christian Miller led the outside linebackers and was followed by Anfernee Jennings, Jamey Mosley, Terrell Lewis , Mehki Brown, Ben Davis, Christopher Allen and VanDarius Cowan. Davis split time at both inside and outside linebacker during the spring. Alabama could see him as an outside linebacker or could be trying to test him out in different packages.
— Rashaan Evans led the inside linebackers and was followed by Shaun Dion Hamilton, Keith Holcombe, Dylan Moses, Joshua McMillon, Markail Benton and Mack Wilson. I wouldn’t get too caught up in the order here. Wilson traditionally brings up the rear during individual drills.
— Shaun Dion Hamilton was moving fine in his first practice back after suffering a torn ACL during the SEC Championship Game. He was out of his black jersey and wearing a brace on his right knee
— Benton is another example of the elite athletes Alabama brings in. The 6-foot-2, 237-pound freshman looked impressive during the practice.
— Alabama’s first-unit offensive line consisted of Jonah Williams, Ross Pierschbacher, Bradley Bozeman, Lester Cotton and Matt Womack from left to right. Alex Leatherwood backed up Womack at right tackle, while Deonte Brown backed up Cotton at right guard.
— Damien Harris led the running backs and was followed by Bo Scarbrough, Josh Jacobs Najee Harris Brian Robinson and Zavier Mapp.
— Calvin Ridley, Robert Foster and Cam Sims appear to be the first three receivers on Alabama’s rep chart.
— Sims, Xavian Marks, Chadarius Townsend and Henry Ruggs worked at slot. Ruggs looks quick and ran fluid routes but appears a little bit on the light side for an SEC receiver. He’s listed as 6-0, 175 pounds on the roster and could probably benefit from putting on another 5-10 pounds.
— Foster was followed by Jerry Jeudy, Tyrell Shavers and Mac Hereford. Shavers looks to be a dark-horse candidate as a contributor. He moves really well for his size and at 6-foot-6 is a big option for Jalen Hurts on the perimeter.
— Ridley was followed by Derek Kief and Devonta Smith. Like Ruggs, Smith could stand to put on a little more weight. It was interesting to see him on the outside rather than at slot. Nevertheless, his speed could be a dangerous weapon next season.
Practice Highlights
Quick Notes From Hendo from practice No. 1
- Christian Miller looked fantastic during drills today, was first in reps
- Terrell Lewis to no surprised looked to have added some muscle and is very quick and agile
- The first three defensive linemen in reps were Da’Shawn Hand, Da’Ron Payne, and Raekwon Davis
- Joshua Frazier and then Johnny Dwight followed Payne
- Jalen as you can image led the quarterbacks and continues to look polished and is a lot bigger than from the last time we saw him. Tua Tagovailoa and Mac Jones followed, Tagovailoa is a such a gifted passer
- Robert Foster and Cam Sims looked smooth and fast at the WR position, no slow down from Foster that I saw
- Jeudy looked like Jeudy haha, just incredible
- First look at DeVonta Smith who came out well during routes along with Henry Ruggs. IMO DeVonta Smith is a better route runner than Ruggs, Smith can stick and move as you receivers to do.
- Minkah Fitzpatrick as you’ll see from my forthcoming highlights looked straight ripped, must of added some muscle over the summer.
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