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Will this Alabama football defensive playmaker make his mark this season?

Alabama defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. may find himself playing a handful of key roles in the Tide’s secondary this upcoming season. Kirkpatrick is a talented junior who missed a large portion of the 2025 campaign due to a suspension.

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Alabama Player Ratings in EA Sports College Football 27 After Roster Update

The EA College Football 27 video game launched on July 9, but only 49 Alabama players were featured. Many of those missing were freshmen, but there were also a few absent returners and standout players like wide receiver Lotzeir Brooks.

College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 26

Who Moves Up Depth Chart Following Jeremiah Beaman Injury? Just a Minute

Welcome to BamaCentral’s "Just a Minute," a video series featuring Alabama Crimson Tide on SI's beat writers. Multiple times per week, the writers will group up or film solo to provide their take on a topic concerning the Crimson Tide or the landscape of college sports.

Yhonzae Pierre News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 26

Who will Alabama to lean on to rush the passer outside of Yhonzae Pierre?

Alabama football has one of the best returning pass rushers in college football at its disposal in Yhonzae Pierre. The talented edge defender is coming off a season where he had eight sacks and 14.5 tackles for loss.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 26

Which Players Have Emerged As Depth Pieces At Husky?

Red Morgan is primed for a breakout year as Alabama's starting husky. But with one of the most talented secondaries in the nation, there is no shortage of extremely talented options behind him.

Jireh Edwards News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 26

Jireh Edwards Staying Mentally Engaged to Play Quickly Once Physically Cleared

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Alabama has one of the most experienced secondaries in the country with names like Bray Hubbard, Zabien Brown, Keon Sabb and Dijon Lee all returning this season, but there's one freshman that defensive coordinator Kane Wommack is itching to get on the field.

Kalen Deboer News / Athlon Sports / August 26

Kalen DeBoer, Alabama Receive Season-Ending News on Wednesday

Alabama received a brutal injury update Wednesday involving one of the defensive linemen it was hoping to have back in the rotation this season. Junior Jeremiah Beaman suffered a torn ACL during practice Sunday and will miss the entire 2026 season, according to Alabama’s NIL collective, Yea Alabamma.

Luke Metz News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 26

Alabama DC Kane Wommack says sophomore is starting at inside linebacker besides transfer

Kane Wommack revealed Luke Metz is starting at inside linebacker at the moment for the Crimson Tide alongside Caleb Woodson. Metz is a sophomore linebacker for Alabama.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 26

Predicting Alabama's Receiving Production on The Joe Gaither Show

Let's fire up a Wednesday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral"with Theo Fernandez, as we discuss Noah Rogers returning to the Crimson Tide receiving room, the latest on NFL players returning to college and a very special preseason basketball matchup.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 26

Alabama Crimson Tide suffers yet another brutal injury on defense following a season-ending diagnosis for potential contributor

The Alabama Crimson Tide have been banged up throughout fall camp, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. But the latest injury in Tuscaloosa spells trouble for the depth of a unit experiencing a lot of turnover.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 26

Alabama DL to miss 2026 season after tearing ACL

Alabama defensive lineman Jeremiah Beaman will miss the 2026 season due to an ACL injury that occurred during Sunday’s practice, per Yea Alabama. Beaman underwent surgery this week after tearing his left ACL, and the third-year player will miss another season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / August 26

Alabama's Keelon Russell brings more to the table than just athleticism

Keelon Russell will be the Alabama Crimson Tide's starting quarterback in 2026.

Alabama makes Keelon Russell, Austin Mack decision ahead of Week 1

Analyst thinks Kalen DeBoer could be on hot seat as he hasn't lived up to the Nick Saban standard

Josh Heupel makes Faizon Brandon, George MacIntyre decision ahead of Week 1

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 26

Alabama Defensive Lineman Jeremiah Beaman To Miss 2026 Season

Alabama's defensive line depth took a blow this week as junior Jeremiah Beaman suffered an injury in practice. Beaman reportedly suffered an ACL injury during Sunday's practice and will miss the 2026 season, according to Alabama's NIL collective.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 26

Alabama running back ‘iffy’ for East Carolina game, two injured players to be back by end of September, per report

ON3’s Chris Low provided an update on a trio of Alabama players dealing with injuries on Wednesday. Low reported EJ Crowell is ‘iffy’ for the Crimson Tide’s season opener against East Carolina.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / August 25

Analyst thinks Kalen DeBoer could be on hot seat as he hasn't lived up to the Nick Saban standard

Kalen DeBoer has the toughest job in college football and arguably the toughest job in all of sports.

The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz

Jireh Edwards News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 25

REPORT: New injury update on Alabama five-star freshman

Alabama five-star freshman defensive back Jireh Edwards received some positive news following his injury at practice yesterday. After undergoing surgery on his arm, there is optimism that Edwards will be able to return early in the season according to a report from CBS Sports.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 25

Where does Alabama football’s kicker position battle stand a week ahead of season opener?

Conor Talty and Lorcan Quinn are pushing each other hard in the Alabama Crimson Tide kicker competition. Kalen DeBoer updated the competition on Monday, and he called the competition extremely competitive.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / August 24

Nick Saban remembers Alabama’s BCS win over Texas and how “relief syndrome” taught the Tide a lesson

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 24

Alabama might be receiving a huge boost on offense weeks before the Crimson Tide’s coaching staff expected

Alabama lost one of its marquee additions in the transfer portal all the way back in the spring, and while the Crimson Tide coaching staff expected him to be out for some time, the latest practice shows something else.

College Football News / Lindy's Sports / August 23

Nick Saban Reveals 'Imperative' Upgrade Alabama Needs After QB Decision

The Alabama Crimson Tide has named Keelon Russell their starting quarterback for 2026, but there is another position that needs to step up, according to former coach Nick Saban.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / August 22

Alabama has named its starting quarterback

The Alabama Crimson Tide have named their starting quarterback for the 2026 season. Keelon Russell, a former five-star recruit, has won the quarterback job and will start Alabama’s season opener against ECU, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / August 22

Alabama makes Keelon Russell, Austin Mack decision ahead of Week 1

The battle all offseason has been between sophomore Keelon Russell and senior Austin Mack, and after months of competition, the Crimson Tide have finally settled on their starter in Week 1.

QB battles: Predicting winners at No. 20 Tennessee, No. 22 Iowa and more

Lane Kiffin, LSU receive bold prediction from ESPN analyst

Caleb Downs puts Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith in rare company

Michigan loses promising freshman OL to season-ending injury

Texas LB Ty’Anthony Smith dismissed from program

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / August 20

Still not much separation between Keelon Russell and Austin Mack at Alabama camp

The Alabama Crimson Tide will kick things off against East Carolina on Sept. 5, and by then, you can bet that head coach Kalen DeBoer will have a starting quarterback leading the way.

Alabama in unfamiliar territory entering Week 1

Alabama likely to name QB1 soon amid Austin Mack, Keelon Russell battle

Alabama freshman gets massive endorsement from DC Kane Wommack

The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / August 20

Alabama freshman gets massive endorsement from DC Kane Wommack

Earlier this week, defensive coordinator Kane Wommack called out freshman defensive back Jireh Edwards in a good way. He could end up making some big plays at safety for the Tide in 2026.

Alabama in unfamiliar territory entering Week 1

Alabama likely to name QB1 soon amid Austin Mack, Keelon Russell battle

South Carolina likely to be without two key players for season opener vs. Kent State

The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz