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'The Devil's in the Details': How Kane Wommack is Handling Alabama's Deep Secondary

Alabama's defense hasn't been asked too many questions this offseason. Of course, there's speculation around a completely new defensive line and also an inside linebackers group, but the secondary really doesn't have many concerns.

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Alabama Wolf LB modeling his game after former Tide edge defenders

Alabama linebacker Justin Hill flashed major potential across his freshman campaign in Tuscaloosa last season. The sophomore will now look to shine in year two, and Hill will enter the 2026 season with a much larger role opposed to 2025.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / August 7

The time is NOW for Alabama! Are they UNDER THE RADAR? with On3's JAKE CRAIN!

Adrian Klemm News / AL.com / August 7

Alabama football hired Adrian Klemm to get the offensive line back on track. #rolltide

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / August 7

Alabama CB Dijon Lee Jr. on being nervous his freshman year and his favorite DB to watch in the NFL.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / August 7

Alabama LB Justin Hill on expectations for the 2026 Crimson Tide

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 7

Alabama football’s defensive backs to press wide receivers more this fall

Alabama football feels it has the talent in its secondary needed to press wide receivers more at the line of scrimmage during the 2026 season. The Crimson Tide returns one of the best secondaries in college football.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 7

Kane Wommack on improving frames of Alabama’s D-Line: ‘Mass kicks ass’

Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack said on Friday that he felt like Alabama got moved around too much last year, and the team is doing something to fix it in 2026.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / August 7

Alabama DC Kane Wommack: 'Mass kicks ass' - How Tide is getting bigger on defense in 2026

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 7

Alabama Defensive Staff Worked to Increase Frames of D-Line: 'Mass Kicks Ass'

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— There is a noticeable difference when you step on the field at an Alabama football game between the size of an average human being and an SEC defensive lineman.

Jah-Marien Latham News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 7

Alabama linebacker ‘kicking ass’ in fall camp after return from season-ending injury

Jah-Marien Latham saw his 2025 football season get cut short after a season-ending neck injury he suffered against Florida State in the first game of the year.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 7

‘I know it sounds crazy’ – Former Alabama QB Greg McElroy had some surprising things to say about Tennessee that Vols fans need to hear

Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Greg McElroy made it pretty clear how he feels about the Tennessee Vols in 2026. Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback turned college football analyst Greg McElroy made it pretty clear this week how he feels about the Tennessee Vols in 2026.

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.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 6

Observations From Alabama Football Practice on The Joe Gaither Show

Let's fire up a Thursday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez as we record an episode right after walking off the Alabama football practice field.

Ryan Grubb News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 6

Ryan Grubb Says Alabama's Offensive Line is 'A Little Ways Off' from Starting Five

Alabama football played eight different offensive linemen in significant action in 2025 as the program struggled with continuity up front throughout the year.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / CFB-HQ on SI / August 6

Nick Saban Sends Strong Message on Alabama Expectations After SEC Preseason Poll

Alabama was a constant favorite in the SEC preseason media poll during its reign of dominance under Nick Saban. In the 14 seasons after the Crimson Tide's first national championship with Saban and his eventual retirement, it was picked to win the league 11 times in the preseason poll.

Kalen Deboer News / A to Z Sports / August 6

Kalen DeBoer sends a message to all of the Alabama Crimson Tide’s doubters on day one of fall camp in Tuscaloosa

The Alabama Crimson Tide are being discounted left and right ahead of the 2026 season, for the first time, maybe ever. What Kalen DeBoer just said proves that Alabama not only has heard the noise but is using it as fuel.

College Football News / The Spun / August 6

Paul Finebaum Outlines Kalen DeBoer's Hot Seat Heading Into 2026

ESPN personality Paul Finebaum isn't afraid to call out Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer on national television, that's for sure. DeBoer, who took over as Alabama's head coach in 2024, is coming off an 11-4 season where he reached the second round of the College Football Playoff.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Alabama Football: 5 Bold Predictions for the Crimson Tide in 2026

No program in the country has higher expectations than the University of Alabama. Nick Saban spoiled Crimson Tide fans. Now, Kalen DeBoer is coaching in Saban’s shadow, attempting to bring the Crimson Tide back to glory.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / August 5