šŸˆ Alabama football: Barrett Jones shifts from left tackle to center in Crimson Tide's first spring pra

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Outland Trophy winner Barrett Jones opened Alabama’s spring practice at a new position -- one of many new looks for the defending national champions next season.

Coach Nick Saban stressed Friday that it’s a new team with several job openings. Alabama lost a group of stars that includes at least four projected first-round NFL draft picks.

ā€œWe obviously have a lot of opportunities for a lot of people out there,ā€ Saban said, adding that spring is the best time to move up the depth chart. ā€œI think it’s really important that we as a team understand that this is not the team that won the national championship.

Jones lined up at center instead of left tackle when the Crimson Tide opened with a single practice before spring break, a precursor to how the coaches hope the line will look next season.

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