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5 Alabama football freshmen to watch on A-Day

5 Alabama football freshmen to watch on A-Day

A group of Alabama football’s freshmen players has generated buzz throughout the spring and looks to be poised to make a lot of noise on A-Day. The Crimson Tide will host its annual spring game, A-Day, on Saturday.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 10

Huntsville 6-foot-5 4-Star OL has ‘absolutely amazing’ visit to Alabama

Joey Fleming was back in Tuscaloosa this week to visit the Crimson Tide. Fleming is one of the top offensive lineman prospects in the 2028 recruiting class.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 10

Alabama making Birmingham Elite DB feel at home in Tuscaloosa

CJ Craig-James has an offer list many high school football players would love to have as a sophomore at Parker High School in Birmingham, Alabama. Craig-James holds offers from Alabama, Georgia, Ole Miss, Ohio State, Oregon and a long list of other programs.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 10

Alabama offers Texas 8th-grade running back: 'Playing for Alabama is a dream for any player'

Cooper Jones reported an offer from Alabama football earlier this month, adding to his already impressive offer list. Jones is an eighth-grader and a 2030 running back prospect, which means he has four years of high school football ahead of him.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 10
QB Ty Simpson gets more bad news about first round of 2026 NFL Draft

QB Ty Simpson gets more bad news about first round of 2026 NFL Draft

Whispers grew louder throughout the first couple of weeks of the spring hinting that Simpson could slide all the way out of the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Such chatter isn't going away heading into the second weekend of April.

Ty Simpson setting himself up for awkward Will Levis-type situation
Kalen DeBoer knows where Alabama QB Ty Simpson should go in 2026 NFL Draft
NFL GM lashes out at Ty Simpson draft 'propaganda'
The 'No. 1-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 10
Ty Simpson setting himself up for awkward Will Levis-type situation

Ty Simpson setting himself up for awkward Will Levis-type situation

All eyes might be on Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson when the NFL Draft begins.

GM lashes out at Simpson 'propaganda'
Kalen DeBoer knows where Simpson should go in 2026 NFL Draft
If history repeats itself, Fernando Mendoza will be doomed
Mendoza makes an emotional decision about NFL Draft
Jets coaches reportedly 'loved' this quarterback prospect after meeting him
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 9
Kalen DeBoer knows where Alabama QB Ty Simpson should go in 2026 NFL Draft

Kalen DeBoer knows where Alabama QB Ty Simpson should go in 2026 NFL Draft

Alabama Crimson Tide head football coach Kalen DeBoer backs his guy in the 2026 NFL Draft. 

Executive reveals how NFL teams may view Ty Simpson amid draft-stock chatter
NFL GM lashes out at Ty Simpson draft 'propaganda'
Jets may have already made final Ty Simpson decision
The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 9

Should A-Day Be on TV? 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.

Ryan Williams News / A to Z Sports / April 9
Ryan Coleman-Williams just sent a message to college football fans who say that Alabama has changed post Nick Saban

Ryan Coleman-Williams just sent a message to college football fans who say that Alabama has changed post Nick Saban

A lot of people believe that Alabama post-Nick Saban is not the same place. That, despite the return to the SEC Championship and the first College Football Playoff win of the Kalen DeBoer era, the fear factor, or the intimidation that Alabama had over its opponents, is gone.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / SwimSwam / April 9

2026 Alabama Swim Camps/Clinics – Sign Up Today

By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwam The University of Alabama swimming and diving program has a rich history of success, spanning all the way back to 1960, as the Tide has produced 57 Olympians, 27 National Champions and 301 SEC Champions.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 9

Preview: No. 3 Alabama Softball at Auburn

Alabama softball is finally back on the road after an eight-game homestand. The Crimson Tide travels down to Auburn this weekend for a three-game SEC series with the Tigers beginning at Friday at 6 p.m.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 9

What Does 'The Beast' Say About Alabama's Draft Prospects? The Joe Gaither Show

Let's fire up a Thursday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez as we jump into Dane Brugler's NFL Draft project, "The Beast".

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 9
Alex Golesh trolls ex-Alabama QB while explaining ‘Iron Bowl’ period

Alex Golesh trolls ex-Alabama QB while explaining ‘Iron Bowl’ period

He knows how to build the confidence of his program, even if it comes to the extent of trolling an in-state rival. Alex Golesh is serious about making Auburn University a competitor in college football.

Alphonse Taylor News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 9
Former Alabama OL fires back at recent comments made by players who transferred from Alabama

Former Alabama OL fires back at recent comments made by players who transferred from Alabama

Former Alabama football offensive lineman, Alphonse Taylor is not a fan of disparaging comments about the Crimson Tide made by players who departed from the program, via the transfer portal.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 9
NFL GM lashes out at Ty Simpson draft 'propaganda'

NFL GM lashes out at Ty Simpson draft 'propaganda'

Debate about Simpson's draft stock continue to rage.

Jets coaches reportedly 'loved' this quarterback prospect after meeting him
Dane Brugler makes feelings on Ty Simpson, Fernando Mendoza draft takes clear
NFL insider addresses Ty Simpson, Fernando Mendoza draft narrative
Executive reveals how NFL teams may view Ty Simpson amid draft-stock chatter
The 'SEC passing leaders' quiz
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 9
How SEC Softball Tournament Bracket is Shaping Up, Alabama's Seeding

How SEC Softball Tournament Bracket is Shaping Up, Alabama's Seeding

There are still four weeks left in the softball regular season. Those results will determine the seeding for the 2026 SEC Tournament, and what happens in Lexington, Kentucky will put the final touches on national seeding for the NCAA tournament.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 9
Have Browns made final decision about Ty Simpson?

Have Browns made final decision about Ty Simpson?

Conflicting reports emerged throughout March about whether or not the Cleveland Browns could spend a high-value draft pick on Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson.

Browns' Todd Monken expands on aspect of Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson competition
Executive reveals how NFL teams may view Ty Simpson amid draft-stock chatter
New Browns HC Todd Monken addresses Myles Garrett decision amid trade rumors
The 'Last debut starter to win by NFL team' quiz
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 9
Jets may have already made final Ty Simpson decision

Jets may have already made final Ty Simpson decision

Do the Jets already know what they will do regarding Ty Simpson?

NFL insider addresses Ty Simpson, Fernando Mendoza draft narrative
Dane Brugler makes feelings on Ty Simpson, Fernando Mendoza draft takes clear
Executive reveals how NFL teams may view Ty Simpson amid draft-stock chatter
The '2024 rushing touchdown leaders by NFL team' quiz
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Softball On SI / April 7

Alabama, OU, Kansas, Boston, Saint Mary’s Capture Weekly Awards from Softball On SI

A wild week of softball was highlighted by a new No.1 rising to the top, offensive numbers off the charts, and several standouts etching their names in the history books.  Here are the Softball On SI awards for the week of April 6-13, 2026.

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