TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama players worked out inside of Bryant-Denny Stadium before their first scrimmage of preseason camp. The team was dressed in full pads under sunny, 87-degree weather. Saturday’s scrimmage was the eighth of a total of 20 preseason practices this fall. Here are a few notes from the media viewing period.
— Four-star linebacker Ale Kaho made his debut in an Alabama uniform as he worked with the inside linebackers during the media viewing period. Kaho was wearing No. 10 and practiced near the end of the unit. Due to the NCAA’s acclimation period, it will be a couple of practices until Kaho can work out in full pads. However, he will still be able to go through drills until then.
— At first look, Kaho can move well for an inside linebacker. He looked impressive tracking back for balls during a coverage drill. He’s a little bit on the lighter side at the moment and looks more like a Star or a Money. One reporter said he reminded him of Vinnie Sunseri, and that’s pretty accurate right now. Expect Kaho to put on some more weight once he gets in the program. When he does that, he has plenty of potential to make an impact.
— All three players absent from Friday’s viewing period were seen at practice. Safety Xavier McKinney was wearing a crimson jersey, while safety Daniel Wright and outside linebacker Jamey Mosley were in black jerseys. Wright had his right arm in a sling.
— Mack Wilson led the inside linebackers and was followed by Dylan Moses, Markail Benton, Joshua McMillon and Jaylen Moody. Saturday’s scrimmage will be a big opportunity for both Benton and Moody to prove themselves as they compete for playing time this season.
— Alabama’s starting offensive line heading into the scrimmage appears to be Jonah Williams, Lester Cotton, Ross Pierschbacher, Jedrick Wills and Alex Leatherwood. Scott Lashley, Deonte Brown, Chris Owens, Joshua Casher and Matt Womack made up the second unit. Tommy Brown, Hunter Brannon, Richie Petitbon, Emil Ekiyor and Kendall Randolph made up the third unit. Elliot Baker and walk-on Jackson Roby worked alone in the fourth group.
— Henry Ruggs III led one outside group of receivers, DeVonta Smith led the other and Jerry Jeudy led the slot receivers. Behind Ruggs was Derek Kief, Xavian Marks and Slade Bolden. Behind Smith was Tyrell Shavers and Xavier Williams and walk-on Chris Golden. Behind Jeudy was Chadarius Townsend, walk-on Bryce Moody and Jaylen Waddle.
— Hale Hentges led the tight ends followed by Irv Smith Jr., Miller Forristall, Kedrick James, Major Tennison and Michael Parker.
— Both quarterbacks appeared to be throwing the ball well while I was watching. They started by throwing out routes before progressing to deeper throws at the end of the period.
— Four-star linebacker Ale Kaho made his debut in an Alabama uniform as he worked with the inside linebackers during the media viewing period. Kaho was wearing No. 10 and practiced near the end of the unit. Due to the NCAA’s acclimation period, it will be a couple of practices until Kaho can work out in full pads. However, he will still be able to go through drills until then.
— At first look, Kaho can move well for an inside linebacker. He looked impressive tracking back for balls during a coverage drill. He’s a little bit on the lighter side at the moment and looks more like a Star or a Money. One reporter said he reminded him of Vinnie Sunseri, and that’s pretty accurate right now. Expect Kaho to put on some more weight once he gets in the program. When he does that, he has plenty of potential to make an impact.
— All three players absent from Friday’s viewing period were seen at practice. Safety Xavier McKinney was wearing a crimson jersey, while safety Daniel Wright and outside linebacker Jamey Mosley were in black jerseys. Wright had his right arm in a sling.
— Mack Wilson led the inside linebackers and was followed by Dylan Moses, Markail Benton, Joshua McMillon and Jaylen Moody. Saturday’s scrimmage will be a big opportunity for both Benton and Moody to prove themselves as they compete for playing time this season.
— Alabama’s starting offensive line heading into the scrimmage appears to be Jonah Williams, Lester Cotton, Ross Pierschbacher, Jedrick Wills and Alex Leatherwood. Scott Lashley, Deonte Brown, Chris Owens, Joshua Casher and Matt Womack made up the second unit. Tommy Brown, Hunter Brannon, Richie Petitbon, Emil Ekiyor and Kendall Randolph made up the third unit. Elliot Baker and walk-on Jackson Roby worked alone in the fourth group.
— Henry Ruggs III led one outside group of receivers, DeVonta Smith led the other and Jerry Jeudy led the slot receivers. Behind Ruggs was Derek Kief, Xavian Marks and Slade Bolden. Behind Smith was Tyrell Shavers and Xavier Williams and walk-on Chris Golden. Behind Jeudy was Chadarius Townsend, walk-on Bryce Moody and Jaylen Waddle.
— Hale Hentges led the tight ends followed by Irv Smith Jr., Miller Forristall, Kedrick James, Major Tennison and Michael Parker.
— Both quarterbacks appeared to be throwing the ball well while I was watching. They started by throwing out routes before progressing to deeper throws at the end of the period.
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