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Alabama sophomore LB ‘playing at a very high level’ in fall camp

Alabama football is gradually filling starting jobs as fall camp progresses, and there is a linebacker that could be on his way to winning himself a significant role.

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Patrick Murphy shares impactful message with Alabama football

On Monday, Alabama softball head coach Patrick Murphy spoke to the Alabama football team and shared an ‘impactful’ message. Defensive coordinator Kane Wommack shared what this message was when speaking to reporters on Tuesday as soon as the topic of tackling came up.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 11

ESPN lists Alabama running back as the No. 4 freshman in SEC poised to make impact

EJ Crowell was listed as the No. 4 freshman in the SEC ahead of the 2026 season by ESPN’s Billy Tucker. Crowell is a former five-star running back, and he is a product of Jackson High School in Alabama.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 11

Kane Wommack takes advice from Nick Saban to play more press coverage

Alabama football’s defensive coordinator Kane Wommack said he talked to Nick Saban during the offseason, and it led to more implementation of press coverage.

Yhonzae Pierre News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 11

How Good Can Yhonzae Pierre Be? The Joe Gaither Show

Let's crank up a Tuesday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez as we talk about what we observed at Alabama's football practice with a focus on the Crimson Tide defense.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 11

Alabama DC Kane Wommack Encourages Young Linebacker To Be Himself Ahead of Sophomore Season

Alabama football enters the 2026 season with limited questions on the defensive side of the ball. The Crimson Tide returns an experienced secondary, has a highly-touted edge rusher and went into the transfer portal for veteran linemen.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 11

What Nick Saban Saw from Alabama's Defense, What Kane Wommack is Doing to Improve It

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Alabama ranked 48th in the nation in third-down defense last season, allowing opponents to convert 37.1 percent of their third-down attempts.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / August 11

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Daniel Hill just received a massive boost amid fall camp position battle in Tuscaloosa

The Alabama Crimson Tide is busy with fall camp, and while all the noise surrounds the quarterback battle, there is also one going on in the backfield.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / College Sports Only / August 11

Alabama Coach’s Iron Man-Style Suit Goes Viral

Alabama’s defensive analyst Jarret Johnson is causing a stir at training camp by donning a heavily padded Iron Man-style strike suit with numbers, used to absorb hits during hand-placement drills.

Ryan Grubb News / AL.com / August 10

Here’s what Ryan Grubb is evaluating as Austin Mack and Keelon Russell continue to battle for QB1

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / August 10

Alabama WR Ryan Coleman-Williams lands on Bruce Feldman’s Freaks List as bigger, stronger version of his freshman self

Ryan Coleman-Williams changed a lot about his game this offseason. Everything from his name to his number to his habits and place of training. But what about the tangible numbers?

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / August 10

Alabama DBs Zabien Brown, Dijon Lee lead cornerback drills; Hands-on coaching from Maurice Linguist

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 10

Alabama Running Back Shows 'Maturity' Leading to Larger Opportunity

Alabama football entered fall camp searching for a running game. The Crimson Tide rushed for 104.1 yards per game last season, good for 15th in the SEC and 125th in the nation.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / August 10

Ryan Williams knows his history! Bama players share their all time favorite Tide players

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / August 10

Even the Alabama players had to wait to get a pic with Keelon Russell

Austin Mack News / AL.com / August 10

This young Crimson Tide fan came up with a highlight reel TD from Alabama QB Austin Mack

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / August 10

Jarret Johnson uses his ‘Iron Man’ suit to coach Alabama defense #rolltide

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / August 6

Vols true freshman had a very simple reason for flipping from Alabama to Tennessee

The Tennessee Vols made a big-time addition last December by flipping a key commit from the Alabama Crimson Tide. The Tennessee Vols made a big-time move last December by flipping 2026 four-star defensive lineman JJ Finch from the Alabama Crimson Tide.