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Pair of veteran Alabama defenders close to playing their ‘best football’

A pair of veteran Alabama defenders are still on the rise in their final year with the Crimson Tide. Defensive tackle Tim Keenan III and linebacker Deontae Lawson were Alabama’s power players of the week after the South Carolina game, according to defensive coordinator Kane Wommack.

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Alabama DL recognized as top freshman against the run

Alabama football’s defensive lineman, London Simmons was recently graded as the top freshman defensive lineman against the run by Pro Football Focus. Simmons has gone from a three-star recruit to a true freshman contributor for the Crimson Tide in a matter of months.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 6

Alabama freshman DL has earned more snaps: 'I would imagine you’re gonna see more snaps from him'

Alabama football’s true freshman defensive lineman, London Simmons is trending to be a viable contributor for the Crimson Tide, according to Kane Wommack and Alabama’s defensive staff.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 5

Tim Keenan sent powerful message to teammates at halftime against Vanderbilt

Tim Kennan III gave Alabama football a wake-up call at halftime en route to its 30-14 victory over Vanderbilt on Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday.

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / September 27

Jam Miller and Tim Keenan back in Alabama’s lineup

College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 26

Georgia vs Alabama Injury Report: Crimson Tide Loses Key WR and Last-Minute Update on Tim Keenan III

Kalen DeBoer‘s real test arrives this weekend against Georgia after a tough season-opening loss against FSU. Sure, Bama has owned the all-time series with a 44-26-4 record, but this time things might turn different.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 23

Why the return of veteran DL is game-changing for Alabama ahead of Georgia matchup

Before the 2025 season kicked off, Alabama football lost Tim Keenan III to injury, forcing the Tide to play without the senior team captain for three weeks, but he is returning to the lineup just in time for the Georgia game.

College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / September 23

What the Return of Jam Miller, Tim Keenan III Means for Alabama

Alabama football started its 2025 season without its top running back and interior defensive lineman. In the Crimson Tide's first three games, perhaps the most worrisome areas have been the run game in Jam Miller's absence and stopping plays up the middle without Tim Keenan III.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 22

Alabama RB Jam Miller, DT Tim Keenan III to debut Saturday

Reinforcements are ready to debut for Alabama on Saturday when the No. 17 Crimson Tide visit No. 5 Georgia. Running back Jam Miller was cleared from a collarbone injury and could quickly return to being an everydown back for Alabama.

College Football News / ESPN / September 13

Sources: Bama RB Miller, DL Keenan likely to sit

Alabama running back Jam Miller and defensive linemen Tim Keenan III are set to take part in warmups but are not expected to play against Wisconsin, sources told ESPN.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 9

Kalen DeBoer talks viral moment with Tim Keenan III before Louisiana-Monroe

Tim Keenan III is making waves on social media despite being out with an injury at the moment. A moment between Kalen DeBoer and Keenan before Alabama defeated UL-Monroe 73-0 has gone viral.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / September 8

Kane Wommack's Thoughts on Alabama's Interior Defensive Linemen: Just a Minute

Things went from bad to worse on the injury front for the Alabama defensive line last week. After already losing team captain Tim Keenan III for the early part of the season due to an ankle injury and tightrope surgery, redshirt freshman Jeremiah Beaman suffered a lower-body injury in practice.

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / September 8

Kalen DeBoer Shares Perspective of Viral Pregame Moment with Tim Keenan

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Redshirt senior and team captain Tim Keenan III was left with a helpless feeling watch Alabama's Week 1 loss to Florida State. Because Keenan was fresh off an ankle injury, he did not travel with the team to Tallahassee and had to watch the game from home.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 6

Alabama freshman DL to make first start against Louisiana-Monroe

London Simmons will be making his first collegiate start against the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks. Simmons is a former three-star defensive lineman out of Mississippi.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / September 4

Who Fills Alabama DT Jeremiah Beaman's Role After Season-Ending Injury?

Alabama defensive tackle Jeremiah Beaman sustained what is expected to be a season-ending knee injury during Wednesday's practice. Beaman has been considered a breakout candidate on this defensive line, but won't become a reality this season.

College Football News / ESPN / September 3

Bama DL Beaman hurt in practice, out for season

Alabama defensive lineman Jeremiah Beaman, who started last week in place of injured junior Tim Keenan, will miss the rest of the season after suffering a lower-body injury in Wednesday's practice.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 3

Alabama Crimson Tide receive unwelcomed injury news at a position they couldn't afford it following loss to Florida State

The Alabama Crimson Tide have had a tough week. After losing 31-17 to Florida State in the season opener on Saturday and losing star wide receiver Ryan Williams to a concussion in that game, there's now been another injury, but this time, it's season ending.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 30

'Guys Got to Step Up': Alabama's Defensive Line Struggles Without Tim Keenan

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Alabama co-captain and defensive tackle Tim Keenan III reportedly sustained an ankle injury just a couple of days before the season opener, and an upcoming tightrope surgery could force him to miss multiple games.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 28

How Tim Keenan's Injury Impacts the Alabama Defense on The Joe Gaither Show

Let's get a Thursday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Mason Woods going as we react to yesterday's unfortunate injury news. The Crimson Tide lost a defensive lineman for a few weeks so replacing Tim Keenan carried the conversation today before diving into Ty Simpson's hobbies and more.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 27

Which Alabama DLs Must Step Up Following Tim Keenan's Injury? Just a Minute

Welcome to BamaCentral’s "Just a Minute," a video series featuring BamaCentral's Alabama beat writers. Multiple times a week, the writers will provide their take on a topic concerning the Crimson Tide or the landscape of college sports.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / August 27

Kalen DeBoer’s Tide take big hit with Tim Keenan injury

Just days before Alabama opens its season against Florida State, head coach Kalen DeBoer is already managing a growing list of injuries to key starters.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 23

Tim Keenan at SEC Media Days and Alabama's New QB Commit on The Joe Gaither Show

Let's jump into the Wednesday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Mason Woods by playing our interview with Alabama defensive lineman Tim Keenan from SEC Media Days, talking about the defensive line room, discussing the Crimson Tide's new quarterback commit, and addressing SEC disrespect from the Big 10 and ACC Media Days.

College Football News / NIL on SI / July 18

Alabama's DL Tim Keenan makes good use of his NIL money

Alabama defensive lineman Tim Keenan knows he does not look like the prototypical NFL defensive tackle on paper. At 6-foot-2, 325 pounds he lacks the height of a defensive lineman and doesn't have the reach most players at his position have.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 4

Alabama Defensive Lineman Tim Keenan Makes Major Career Announcement

Just a few days ago, Crimson Tide defensive coordinator Kane Wommack's defense received thrilling news that defensive lineman LT Overton will be returning