🏈 Depth Chart Released

[JoshB]

DEFENSE

DE

93 Jonathan Allen/54 Dalvin Tomlinson

52 Dee Liner

NG

86 A'Shawn Robinson

95 Darren Lake/99 Brandon Ivory

69 Joshua Frazier

DE

57 D.J. Pettway

9 Da'Shawn Hand/90 Jarran Reed

SAM

30 Denzel Devall

25 Dillon Lee

32 Rashaan Evans/34 Christian Miller

MIKE

33 Trey DePriest/10 Reuben Foster

11 Shaun Dion Hamilton

WILL

18 Reggie Ragland/10 Reuben Foster

35 Walker Jones

JACK

47 Xzavier Dickson

7 Ryan Anderson

CB

3 Bradley Sylve

21 Maurice Smith/29 Marlon Humphrey

CB

5 Cyrus Jones

2 Tony Brown/4 Eddie Jackson

SS

26 Landon Collins

20 Jarrick Williams

6 Laurence "Hootie" Jones

FS

27 Nick Perry/24 Geno Smith

23 Jabriel Washington

Star

20 Jarrick Williams/24 Geno Smith

21 Maurice Smith

OFFENSE

LT

72 Cam Robinson

76 Dominick Jackson

LG

77 Arie Kouandjio

71 Ross Pierschbacher

C

70 Ryan Kelly

75 Bradley Bozeman/67 Josh Casher

RG

50 Alphonse Taylor

72 Leon Brown

RT

79 Austin Shepherd

64 Grant Hill

TE

84 Brian Vogler/88 O.J. Howard

94 Dakota Ball

83 Ty Flournoy-Smith

85 Malcolm Faciane

FB

45 Jalston Fowler

46 Michael Nysewander/41 Kurt Freitag/47 Corey McCarron

QB

6 Blake Sims/14 Jake Coker

11 Alec Morris

18 Cooper Bateman

12 David Cornwell

RB

4 T.J. Yeldon

27 Derrick Henry

17 Kenyan Drake

20 Tyren Jones/28 Altee Tenpenny

WR (X)
9 Amari Cooper

13 ArDarius Stewart

80 Raheem Falkins/7 Cam Sims

WR (Z)

2 DeAndrew White

8 Robert Foster

WR (H)

22 Christion Jones

1 Chris Black

SPECIAL TEAMS

PK/KO
99 Adam Griffith

15 JK Scott

HOLD

18 Cooper Bateman

11 Alec Morris

P
15 JK Scott

11 Alec Morris

SN
55 Cole Mazza

50 M.K. Taylor/46 Michael Nysewander

PR
22 Christion Jones

5 Cyrus Jones

KOR
22 Christion Jones and 2 DeAndrew White

5 Cyrus Jones and 26 Landon Collins

 

[planomateo]

 

[PhillyGirl]

Damn, I went straight to the QB section haha disappointing.

 

[BamaFan334]

Sad to see Drake 3rd string. I simply think he is better than Henry because he can make something happen at the blink of an eye. Not saying Henry can't, but watching Drake run is something I look forward to each weekend and even when we see practice.

 

[doemasters]

i believe all of the running backs will have a chance every game to get on the field, keep them fresh and make the defense quit

 

[PhillyGirl]

i believe all of the running backs will have a chance every game to get on the field, keep them fresh and make the defense quit

Agreed, I don't think the "strings" matter much here. Each back has a different purpose, too. Look at Drake versus Henry versus Yeldon, all differing skill sets, all (I imagine) to be used strategically for their strengths. I think Drake will still shine this year, especially with a new QB at the helm.

 

[JoshB]

Henry and Yeldon will pound, Drake will come in and catch screens and make plays in the open field.

 

[planomateo]

I'm all for us getting the ball to Drake in space and I think we are going to see it. I'm anxious to see Henry - we got a brief sample of what he could do late in the season and I want to see if it that is his norm. I'd also like to see Yeldon snag the career rushing yard record this year...but it might be hard to do with the rest of the talent on the team. Its all resting on the shoulders of the QB.

Agreed, I don't think the "strings" matter much here. Each back has a different purpose, too. Look at Drake versus Henry versus Yeldon, all differing skill sets, all (I imagine) to be used strategically for their strengths. I think Drake will still shine this year, especially with a new QB at the helm.

Say more to this, why do you think a new QB will make Drake shine?

 

[PhillyGirl]

A new QB tends to mean more uncertainty with the passing game, adjusting, etc. In my experience as an armchair football fan, at least, I notice that teams with new QBs at the helm tend to focus more on the rush game. Though given the receiving weapons we have, who knows. That, plus a new offensive coordinator, makes me think Drake will have a bigger role this year. I think the rushing game as a whole will shine.

 

[CollegeFootballNews.com]

As expected, Alabama Coach Nick Saban presented the pre-season depth chart to sports reporters Monday. And, also as expected, he told us it didn’t mean much. The most anticipated starter is the quarterback, but it was no surprise that the depth chart didn’t answer that question.

Continue reading...

 

[bamaledge]

I went straight to the QB also. I am not convinced that BS is the way to go. I trust Saban but not Kiffin. Oh! I am so confused.

 

[rick4bama]

75 Bradley Bozeman can't wait to see him play this year.

 

[Bamabww]

Not really disappointed/surprised at anything I saw but really glad to see that the starting QB is not the holder for the FGs / PKs.

 

[ElephantStomp]

I think the staff wants Coker to win the job. If it's still close then I think that says that the staff just needs Coker to prove a little bit more because terminology, comfort, etc should mean a landslide victory for Sims to win it, but here we are a week before the first game and it's dead even.

 

[PhillyGirl]

Makes me nervous. Are both guys taking snaps with the first team?

EDIT: proportional snaps? Like equal time?

 

[alabama mike]

IMO, it's not who starts the game that matters but who is in the game playing when a play or plays have to be made.

 

[rick4bama]

Making sure I"m yelling at the right player, as he scores the first TD will be my problem. Trying to keep up with who in and who not.:headscratch: :rtrsign::bigaldance: I have done it before , and I will do it again.

 

[JoshB]

Makes me nervous. Are both guys taking snaps with the first team?

EDIT: proportional snaps? Like equal time?

Blake gets first team snaps one day, Coker the next.

 

[UAgrad93]

No real surprises other than we will run 10 deep on the DL front!! Fresh legs will keep a constant push on the pocket causing the QB to make mistakes and help our young corners.
I wasn't shocked at all with co #1 listed at QB with Sims and Coker. Not naming him before the game will give the DC several headaches to try and diagnose before the first snap.

 

[MissingRing]

I am a huge Drake fan. Just give the guy the ball and see what happens. This guy is explosiveness personified.