TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama participated in its 12th of a total 20 preseason practices Thursday as the team prepared for its final scrimmage Saturday. Players were dressed in full pads in sunny, 92-degree weather for the workout. Here are some notes from the media viewing period.
— Najee Harris (lower leg) missed his fourth straight practice after reportedly injuring himself in last weekend’s scrimmage. He was seen in the weight room wearing a black, no-contact jersey.
— Alabama head coach Nick Saban did not address Harris during his post-scrimmage news conference Saturday but is scheduled to speak again tonight. BamaInsider.com will have an update on Harris following Saban’s news conference at 5 p.m. CT.
— Alabama saw some shakeup in its secondary as the team practiced out of the nickel formation. Trevon Diggs and Saivion Smith were the two outside cornerbacks, while freshman Patrick Surtain served at the Star position on the first unit. Deionte Thompson and Xavier McKinney were the two safeties, while Mack Wilson and Dylan Moses served as the two linebackers.
— The second unit consisted of Nigel Knott and Jalyn Armour-Davis at cornerback and Jared Mayden at Star. Shyheim Carter was shadowed by Kyriq McDonald at one safety position, while Daniel Wright was shadowed by Keaton Anderson at the other. Joshua McMillon and Markail Benton were the two linebackers.
— Thursday was freshman linebacker Ale Kaho’s first practice in pads. He was a full participant with the rest of the inside linebackers. He practiced near the end of the unit alongside fellow freshman Jaylen Moody during drills.
— Mack Wilson was seen with trainers tending to his cleats. It’s unclear what was wrong, but he eventually changed out his footwear and was moving around fine during nickel drills.
— Isaiah Buggs, who showed his leadership during a clip in ESPN's "Training Days: Rolling with the Tide,” led Alabama’s defensive line unit during drills. He was followed by Raekwon Davis, Quinnen Williams, Johnny Dwight, LaBryan Ray, Phidarian Mathis and Tevita Musika. Stephon Wynn (ligament strain) was not seen at practice.
— Jedrick Wills continued to practice at right tackle, while Alex Leatherwood played right guard next to Ross Pierschbacher.
— Damien Harris led the running backs, followed by Brian Robinson, Ronnie Clark, Jerome Ford and Josh Jacobs. Ford most likely won’t feature much this season but looks impressive during drills.
— Najee Harris (lower leg) missed his fourth straight practice after reportedly injuring himself in last weekend’s scrimmage. He was seen in the weight room wearing a black, no-contact jersey.
— Alabama head coach Nick Saban did not address Harris during his post-scrimmage news conference Saturday but is scheduled to speak again tonight. BamaInsider.com will have an update on Harris following Saban’s news conference at 5 p.m. CT.
— Alabama saw some shakeup in its secondary as the team practiced out of the nickel formation. Trevon Diggs and Saivion Smith were the two outside cornerbacks, while freshman Patrick Surtain served at the Star position on the first unit. Deionte Thompson and Xavier McKinney were the two safeties, while Mack Wilson and Dylan Moses served as the two linebackers.
— The second unit consisted of Nigel Knott and Jalyn Armour-Davis at cornerback and Jared Mayden at Star. Shyheim Carter was shadowed by Kyriq McDonald at one safety position, while Daniel Wright was shadowed by Keaton Anderson at the other. Joshua McMillon and Markail Benton were the two linebackers.
— Thursday was freshman linebacker Ale Kaho’s first practice in pads. He was a full participant with the rest of the inside linebackers. He practiced near the end of the unit alongside fellow freshman Jaylen Moody during drills.
— Mack Wilson was seen with trainers tending to his cleats. It’s unclear what was wrong, but he eventually changed out his footwear and was moving around fine during nickel drills.
— Isaiah Buggs, who showed his leadership during a clip in ESPN's "Training Days: Rolling with the Tide,” led Alabama’s defensive line unit during drills. He was followed by Raekwon Davis, Quinnen Williams, Johnny Dwight, LaBryan Ray, Phidarian Mathis and Tevita Musika. Stephon Wynn (ligament strain) was not seen at practice.
— Jedrick Wills continued to practice at right tackle, while Alex Leatherwood played right guard next to Ross Pierschbacher.
— Damien Harris led the running backs, followed by Brian Robinson, Ronnie Clark, Jerome Ford and Josh Jacobs. Ford most likely won’t feature much this season but looks impressive during drills.
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