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Alabama Players Say Nate Oats Has 'Look in His Eyes' Ahead of Sweet 16

CHICAGO–– In just seven years, <a href="/college_basketball/players/nate_oats/546857">Nate Oats</a> has taken Alabama basketball to levels that no coach had reached bfore in Tuscaloosa. Oats took Alabama to the program's first Final Four in 2024, and the Crimson Tide is about to play in its fourth straight Sweet 16.

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Georgia 4-Star RB to visit Alabama soon after receiving offer

Gary Walker wants to get to Alabama soon after recently earning an offer from the Crimson Tide. Walker attends Creekside High School in Fairburn, Georgia, and he garners a four-star rating from most recruiting sites as a 2027 prospect.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 26

Has this NFL insider heard that teams have Ty Simpson ranked ahead of Fernando Mendoza?

Is Dan Orlovsky's controversial Mendoza/Simpson opinion more common among NFL teams than people think?

Ty Simpson sends message to teams that may draft, pass on him after pro day

Alabama HC Kalen DeBoer addresses major Ty Simpson draft concern

What do the numbers say about Dan Orlovsky's controversial Fernando Mendoza-Ty Simpson take?

Raiders' Ashton Jeanty addresses Fernando Mendoza-Ty Simpson debate

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 26

Wetumpka 6-foot-5 ATH expected to visit Alabama football

Kaleb Ballard is eyeing a visit to Alabama football this week as his recruitment continues to grow at a rapid pace. Ballard is a sophomore at Wetumpka High School and is a member of the 2028 recruiting class.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 26

Only one GM attended Alabama's Pro Day amid Ty Simpson-Fernando Mendoza debate

Attendance at Alabama's Pro Day seems to indicate the Fernando Mendoza-Ty Simpson debate is rather silly.

Has this NFL insider heard that teams have Ty Simpson ranked ahead of Fernando Mendoza?

What do the numbers say about Dan Orlovsky's controversial Fernando Mendoza-Ty Simpson take?

Dan Orlovsky responds to conspiracy theory about Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson draft take

NFL insider responds to Dan Orlovsky comments about draft take conspiracy theory

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

Deontae Lawson News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 26

Deontae Lawson details his experience with meeting with NFL teams before draft

At the end of his performance at Alabama football’s Pro Day, NFL Draft prospect Deontae Lawson spoke with the media and chatted about what it’s like meeting with scouts, coaches and general managers from NFL teams in the middle of NFL Draft season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / March 26

Alabama HC Kalen DeBoer addresses major Ty Simpson draft concern

Simpson insisted after his pro-day workout on Wednesday that he "absolutely" believes he has "done everything" to become a first-round pick.

Dan Orlovsky responds to conspiracy theory about Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson draft take

NFL insider responds to Dan Orlovsky comments about draft take conspiracy theory

Mel Kiper Jr. offers passionate response to Dan Orlovsky, Mike Tannenbaum about Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson draft take

The 'CFB champion QB's since 1998' quiz

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / March 26

Ty Simpson sends message to teams that may draft, pass on him after pro day

Some have suggested that Simpson could slide to the bottom third or even out of the draft's first round on the night of April 23.

Mel Kiper Jr. offers passionate response to Dan Orlovsky, Mike Tannenbaum about Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson draft take

Dan Orlovsky responds to conspiracy theory about Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson draft take

What do the numbers say about Dan Orlovsky's controversial Fernando Mendoza-Ty Simpson take?

The 'CFB champion QB's since 1998' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 26

NFL insider responds to Dan Orlovsky comments about draft take conspiracy theory

Did Orlovsky have ulterior motives for his Fernando Mendoza-Ty Simpson draft take?

Dan Orlovsky responds to conspiracy theory about Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson draft take

Raiders' Ashton Jeanty addresses Fernando Mendoza-Ty Simpson debate

The 'Player these iconic quarterbacks replaced' quiz

Deontae Lawson News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 25

Deontae Lawson Says He’s Fully Healthy Ahead of NFL Draft

Deontae Lawson's November 2024 torn ACL didn't just end a promising season. It reshaped his NFL future. Once projected as a first-round pick, the injury ended Lawson's redshirt junior season and ensured that he would come back for 2025.

Aden Holloway News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 25

Did Aden Holloway Travel with Alabama to Chicago for Midwest Regional?

Alabama basketball arrived in Chicago for the NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional on Wednesday, but for the second consecutive trip, Aden Holloway was not on the plane, per CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein.

College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 25

Former Teammates See Next Step Coming for Ryan Coleman-Williams

It feels like just yesterday that Ryan Coleman-Williams was 17 years old and on top of the world. Now, he’s being looked at as one of the next leaders in Alabama’s offense.

Ty Simpson News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 25

Ty Simpson guarantees ‘really good year’ for Alabama wide receiver

At Alabama football’s Pro Day, returning starter Ryan Coleman-Williams ran routes and caught some passes from NFL Draft quarterback prospect Ty Simpson, and Coleman-Williams was spoken highly of by a few of his teammates as the Crimson Tide prepares for the 2026 season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 25

Ty Simpson sends message to Austin Mack and Keelon Russell as quarterback battle continues

Ty Simpson completed an impressive Junior Day showing on Wednesday, making some nice passes as he threw to Ryan Coleman-Williams, Rico Scott, Noah Rogers and his NFL draft prospect counterpart, Germie Bernard.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 25

Alabama Gymnast Named SEC Co-Freshman of Year, Four Others Earn All-SEC Honors

From her very first collegiate routine on the uneven bars Week 1 against Clemson when she scored a 9.975, Alabama gymnast Azaraya Ra-Akbar showed why she was going to be one of the best freshman gymnasts in the country this season.

Ryan Williams News / A to Z Sports / March 25

Alabama may have just found its next Ryan Williams following release of video from recent Crimson Tide spring football practice

The Alabama Crimson Tide is back on the practice field after spring break last week, and the intensity is being ramped up ahead of the annual A-Day spring scrimmage, set for April 11.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 25

18 Alabama Football Players Participating in 2026 Pro Day

Alabama has produced the most NFL players for nine consecutive seasons, and several more will be in the league next season. There are 19 Crimson Tide products hoping to hear their name called during the 2026 NFL Draft in less than one month from now.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 25

Dan Orlovsky responds to conspiracy theory about Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson draft take

Former NFL quarterback and current analyst Dan Orlovsky has become a subject of criticism after he controversially said that he thinks Simpson is the best QB in the draft.

What do the numbers say about Dan Orlovsky's controversial Fernando Mendoza-Ty Simpson take?

NFL Draft intel: Fernando Mendoza-Ty Simpson debate, Jeremiyah Love buzz and Omar Cooper Jr. stock

Have Jets already made Ty Simpson decision amid Drew Allar, Carson Beck rumors?

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

Alabama Crimson Tide News / College Football News / March 25

Michigan vs Alabama Prediction and Preview: NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

Michigan and Alabama have managed to carve out excellent basketball programs at football-dominant schools - the Wolverines more so than the Crimson Tide - and the two mega-brands are about to put on a show.