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Alabama football believes it has ‘secret gems’ set to make name for themselves at wide receiver

Alabama football’s wide receiver room is led by Germie Bernard and Ryan Williams, and the duo feels Tide fans should be excited about other wide receivers in the room.

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Jumbo Package: Athlon picks Alabama 4th in the SEC for 2025

Your latest Crimson Tide news and notes. Happy Friday, everyone. Athlon released their college football preview, and Alabama is projected fourth in the SEC.

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

Offseason Checkin with Alabama Gymnastics

Ashley Johnston has now completed three seasons as head gymnastics coach of the program she once competed for as a collegiate gymnast. Johnston's third season at Alabama saw the Crimson Tide go from winning one regular season conference meet to securing a spot in the NCAA Championship Semifinals after scoring a season high in the regional final.

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

Two Alabama Track and Field Athletes Named to SEC Community Service Team: Roll Call, June 6, 2025

Two student athletes from the Alabama track and field team are representing the Crimson Tide on 2025 Southeastern Conference Track and Field Men’s and Women’s Community Service Teams, announced by the league office on Thursday.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Larry Brown Sports / June 6

Twin sister of Alabama 5-star QB has died

Kierston Russell, the twin sister of Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell, has died, state officials in Alabama confirmed on Thursday. Kierston and Keelon had just graduated from Duncanville High School in Duncanville, Texas, last month, and even danced together on stage at their graduation.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / June 5

2026 4-Star DL Titan Davis Names Alabama in Final Two

Fresh off of his official visit to Tuscaloosa, 4-Star defensive lineman Titan Davis is reportedly down to just two programs on his list of finalists. According to Allen Trieu of 247Sports, Davis has cancelled official visits with all but two schools, narrowing his list to Alabama and Michigan.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / June 5

Will NiJaree Canady's Million-Dollar Deal Start Trend for Other Non-Rev Sports? Just a Minute

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

Ryan Williams News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / June 5

Ryan Williams Compares Alabama's 2025 Buy-In to Last Year's Offseason

There are plenty of historical events that people remember where they were when those unforgettable moments occurred. January 10, 2024, is a great example, as this was the day that legendary Alabama football head coach Nick Saban announced his retirement.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / June 5

Alabama wide receivers tell why they must embrace the ‘taker’ role

Alabama football’s wide receiver room is looking to further embrace the role of being takers in year two under the Tide’s wide receiver coach JaMarcus Shephard.

A.J. McCarron News / Larry Brown Sports / June 5

AJ McCarron shares crazy story about Nick Saban and Lane Kiffin recruiting him

Nick Saban and Lane Kiffin competed against one another for years when the latter was not working under the former, and an incredible story that AJ McCarron shared recently shows just how deep the rivalry ran.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Roll 'Bama Roll / June 5

Yes, Alabama Softball has a Patrick Murphy problem. But only he has the solutions.

You are what your record says you are. And Alabama has been treading water for a decade. Entering the 2012 WCWS title game against Oklahoma, Alabama softball coach Patrick Murphy had already cemented himself among the upper echelon of the sport.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / June 5

Recruiting analyst says it seems like Tennessee has a 'considerable lead' over Alabama for elite 4-star recruit

Late last month, Rivals.com national recruiting analyst Sam Spiegelman made a prediction for the Tennessee Vols to land 2026 four-star linebacker Brayden Rouse. "Rouse returned to Knoxville for 865 Live and will be back on Rocky Top June 20 for his final official visit before a summer commitment," wrote Spiegelman.

Ryan Williams News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / June 5

Ryan Williams acknowledges ‘frontrunner’ in Alabama quarterback competition

Alabama’s football wide receiver, Ryan Williams acknowledged Ty Simpson as the frontrunner in the Crimson Tide’s quarterback competition. Simpson is currently competing for the spot alongside Keelon Russell and Austin Mack.

Kalen Deboer News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / June 5

EA college football video game helped Alabama players learn Kalen DeBoer’s offense

Alabama football’s wide receiver room had to learn a new offensive scheme last season in Kalen DeBoer’s inaugural campaign in Tuscaloosa and playing EA Sports College Football 25 was a helpful tool in them doing so, according to Ryan Williams.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / June 5

Brodie Croyle remembers the loudest game in Bryant-Denny History

Ryan Williams News / A to Z Sports / June 4

Alabama Crimson Tide WR Ryan Williams which team he plays with in EA Sports College Football and it's not Bama

Alabama Crimson Tide superstar wide receiver Ryan Williams is one of the cover athletes for new version of EA Sports College Football 2026. Unsurprisingly,

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

Alabama Closer Carson Ozmer Named Finalist for NCBWA Stopper of the Year

Alabama baseball's 2025 closer is one of 13 relievers selected as a finalist for the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Stopper of the Year.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / June 4

On this day in 2021: Montana Fouts throws a perfect game on her 21st birthday in the WCWS

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Roll 'Bama Roll / June 4

Happy Gump Day: Alabama Football is popping off with its official visits

Who said this staff can’t recruit? Happy Gump Day, one and all. Bet you think there’s not enough news out there. But you’d be wrong; let us dig in. Our first inquiry is whether ‘Bama has decent odds to make the playoffs?

Greg McElroy News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Greg McElroy Expects Huge Leap For Alabama's Defense in 2025

The Alabama Crimson Tide defense did not reach its potential last season, ranking 21st in total defense in 2024. However, ESPN college football analyst

Ryan Williams News / Larry Brown Sports / June 3

Alabama superstar sends strong warning to SEC rival

Alabama star wide receiver Ryan Williams is still stewing over one of the Crimson Tide’s defeats last season, and has a warning ahead of the revenge game.

ESPN FPI has intriguing prediction for who will win CFP National Championship

Steve Sarkisian addresses $40 million Texas rumor

The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / June 3