How Alabama’s Newcomers Performed on A-Day

Alabama’s A-Day game gave an early look at the Crimson Tide’s freshmen and transfers, with several newcomers making plays throughout the scrimmage at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Noah Rogers, WR (NC State transfer)

Rogers made an early impact, catching a short pass from Austin Mack on the opening drive after Mack extended the play outside the pocket. His afternoon ended early after taking a hard hit on a fade route in the sixth drive. Rogers was carted off the field and seen wearing a brace.

Jorden Edmonds, DB (Freshman)

Edmonds was one of the most active defensive newcomers. He tackled Rico Scott short of the line to gain on second down early in the scrimmage, nearly intercepted a pass from Keelon Russell and later broke up a goal-line fade in the end zone.

Trae’shawn Brown, RB (Freshman)

Brown showed a mix of power and elusiveness. He caught a short pass on the second drive, powered through a pile of defenders for a medium gain on the fourth drive and turned a short reception from Jett Thomalla into a big gain after making two defenders miss in space.

Cedarian Morgan, WR (Freshman)

Morgan was one of the top performers among Alabama’s newcomers. He caught a red-zone pass from Russell early, later hauled in a deep ball over two defenders — one of the standout plays of the day — and appeared to add another score on a sideline catch that was negated by a penalty.

Jett Thomalla, QB (Freshman)

Thomalla flashed playmaking ability during his only drive. He connected with Brown on a short pass that turned into a big gain, took a sack and later showed pocket movement by avoiding pressure before delivering a sidearm throw to Tyler Henderson.

Tayden-Evan Kaawa, QB (Freshman)

Kaawa was efficient in limited action, completing his first two passes after entering the game. He showed poise in the pocket and later connected with a receiver for a first down after evading defenders in the pocket, though a dropped checkdown stalled the sequence.

Jireh Edwards, DB (Freshman)

Edwards made a big defensive play late in the scrimmage, breaking up a pass intended for Ryan Coleman-Williams.

EJ Crowell, RB (Freshman)

EJ Crowell did not participate in Alabama's A-Day scrimmage and was seen wearing a boot and riding a scooter on the sidelines. Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer said the five-star will need to catch up to speed once he is fully healthy.

"With EJ Crowell, not a lot of reps this spring but he has a lot to learn," DeBoer said. "The contact and physicality is something to get used to when you come from high school. He's got the strength and we're optimistic. He needs to learn the scheme and get comfortable in the offense."

Lorcan Quinn, K (Marshall transfer)

Quinn handled the majority of the kicking duties for Alabama, converting an extra point early, adding another after a touchdown later in the scrimmage and connecting on two 47-yard field goals and one 29-yard attempt.

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