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How Alabama football’s lengthy cornerbacks are pushing Tide pass catchers this spring

Alabama is one of the only teams in the nation with two cornerbacks who are both 6-foot-4, and one could imagine what it is like practicing against the lengthy corners.

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Alabama's Labaron Philon Jr. Announces NIL Update Before Michigan Game

Labaron Philon Jr. and the No. 4 seed Alabama Crimson Tide take on the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines in a Sweet 16 matchup on Friday. It's their third game in the NCAA Tournament, with previous wins over the No.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 24

What Alabama players said about QBs to begin second week of spring practice

Alabama players are keeping tight lips when it comes to providing any inside on the Crimson Tide’s quarterback battle. Well, at least when it comes to the football field. “I think they’re both just hard-working,” Alabama sophomore tight end Kaleb Edwards said following Tuesday’s practice.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 24

Zabien Brown Sees Similar Mindset In Crimson Tide Early Enrollees

Alabama football is still early in its preparation for the 2026 season as the Crimson Tide concluded its fifth spring practice on Tuesday, but junior cornerback Zabien Brown is already seeing impressive qualities from several of his younger teammates.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 24

Kaleb Edwards Recounts Past Relationship with One of Alabama's Quarterbacks

As the early stages of Alabama's 2026 quarterback battle continue to develop, tight end Kaleb Edwards had a relationship with one of the candidates quite some time ago.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 24

What Zabien Bown has seen from Alabama’s five-star freshmen defensive backs

Never mind Alabama’s stacked secondary, Zabien Brown is part of arguably the most talented dorm room in college football. The junior cornerback is currently rooming with a pair of fellow five-star recruits in freshmen Jorden Edmonds and Jireh Edwards. Good luck finding a living arrangement with more recruiting stars per square foot than that.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 24

Where Alabama Softball Ranks after Week 7

Alabama picked up its third straight SEC series win over the weekend by winning two of three games in Columbia, Missouri against the Mizzou Tigers. The loss on Saturday gave Missouri its first SEC win of the season, but the Crimson Tide bounced back on Sunday with a 4-3 victory.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 24

How Sweet it is, Alabama Still Dancing in the NCAA Tournament on The Joe Gaither Show

Let's fire up a Tuesday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez as we've returned from Tampa and discuss Alabama's Round of 32 victory over Texas Tech.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 24

Tyler Fay, Noah Williamson Headline Crimson Tide Athletes of the Week

What a week for Alabama athletics. The headliner was, of course, Alabama basketball advancing to its fourth straight Sweet 16 with wins over Hofstra and Texas Tech.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 24

Kiper offers response to Orlovsky, Tannenbaum about Mendoza, Simpson draft take

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

Orlovsky generated plenty of headlines when he said on Monday that he believes Simpson and not Mendoza "is the best quarterback" in this year's draft class.

Dan Orlovsky finalizes bold stance on controversial Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson draft take

Three teams that could reach for a QB in first round of 2026 NFL Draft

Adam Schefter addresses big Ty Simpson NFL Draft narrative

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 24

Three Takeaways from Alabama's Road Series Win at Missouri

Alabama softball has won its first three SEC series for the first time since the 2019 season after taking two of three games at Missouri over the weekend.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / March 24

Adam Schefter addresses big Ty Simpson NFL Draft narrative

There continue to be varying reports on how NFL teams view Simpson and what that means for the quarterback's draft position.

NFL teams most likely to draft a QB in Round 1 and ones that might force it

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

Three teams that could reach for a QB in first round of 2026 NFL Draft

The 'Player these iconic quarterbacks replaced' quiz

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 23

Alabama football officially announces it will scrimmage on A-Day

Alabama football officially announced it will scrimmage on A-Day in a press release on Monday. The Crimson Tide opted not to scrimmage last year, like many college football programs across the country.

Kalen Deboer News / A to Z Sports / March 23

Alabama lands a 2027 recruit that proves Kalen DeBoer has expanded the Crimson Tide's heat map when it comes to commitments

The Alabama Crimson Tide has long been a powerhouse in Southeast recruiting. Under Nick Saban, Alabama dominated at keeping in-state talent, but also went to work into Louisiana, and of course, South Florida.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 23

Orlovsky finalizes bold stance on controversial Mendoza, Simpson draft take

Dan Orlovsky finalizes bold stance on controversial Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson draft take

Throughout the offseason, Orlovsky has insisted that those who believe Mendoza is a significantly better prospect than Simpson are wrong.

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

Browns 'like' this QB prospect amid uncertainty at the position

Could injury concerns affect Jordyn Tyson's NFL Draft stock?

Three teams that could reach for a QB in first round of draft

NFL teams most likely to draft a QB in Round 1

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 23

Former Alabama DL sees intensity of Big Ten program similar to Crimson Tide

Former Alabama defensive lineman Damon Payne is seeing exactly what Kyle Whittingham is building at Michigan. Payne, who played his first four seasons with the Crimson Tide transferred to the Wolverines for his final year of eligibility in 2025.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / March 23