I'm sure it'll be around the 'net in a minute or two. TFWIW.
EDIT: here's the one released to the media (eight posts below.)
EDIT: here's the one released to the media (eight posts below.)
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Official Depth Chart / Roster released
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BamaFan334
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I am still questioning to myself why Leatherwood was moved to Right Guard. Is all of this because Wills said he did not want to play Guard in college? I assume Leatherwood will move to Left Tackle next year, so maybe some cross training? I know the Best 5 deal, but still curious due to the performance Leatherwood put up in the Championship game at Tackle.
Also a little surprised not to see Waddle on Kick Off or Punt Return depth.
Excited to see these boys set the world on fire this weekend.
Also a little surprised not to see Waddle on Kick Off or Punt Return depth.
Excited to see these boys set the world on fire this weekend.
It started right after he was banged up a little bit...and it's remained that way since.
Tidestalker
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@Tidestalker, Over the season I could see Parks getting the same number of snaps Lee did a few years ago, maybe as many as Williams did in 2016.
When it comes to backing up Jennings there's too much in play in my eyes. What kind of rotation are we going to see between playing that position on the line and giving him a breath with one of the ends out there? You mentioned Parks, how often do they slide Miller inside?
Earlier I saw a comment about how much pressure Davis could bring inside. I'm still shaking my head a bit on this. With the gaps he's hitting they can easily line up another defensive end outside of Davis, and he's essentially playing an outside linebacker role.
I can see a 4-3 look, out of the 3-4 base, with a DE, DE, DT, DE. (LB)
When it comes to backing up Jennings there's too much in play in my eyes. What kind of rotation are we going to see between playing that position on the line and giving him a breath with one of the ends out there? You mentioned Parks, how often do they slide Miller inside?
Earlier I saw a comment about how much pressure Davis could bring inside. I'm still shaking my head a bit on this. With the gaps he's hitting they can easily line up another defensive end outside of Davis, and he's essentially playing an outside linebacker role.
I can see a 4-3 look, out of the 3-4 base, with a DE, DE, DT, DE. (LB)
McKinney sliding to Money, Star is still Shy, and those two are your safeties with Surtain and Smith on the corners.
One thing I noticed.
If you look at the wide receivers, you'll see it listed as the starter with two essentially tied for the spot with the two's. An 'or' situation. Every one of those listed second will be playmakers this year. As example, I believe we'll see Shavers a few times this season. I'd be happy seeing four to six TD's from him, ya know?
If you look at the wide receivers, you'll see it listed as the starter with two essentially tied for the spot with the two's. An 'or' situation. Every one of those listed second will be playmakers this year. As example, I believe we'll see Shavers a few times this season. I'd be happy seeing four to six TD's from him, ya know?
BamaFan334
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Quarterbacks are switched too.
Yep. Looks like that image being tossed around was a rough draft...guessing, at least. Who knows?
50+yeartidefan
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JoseyWalesTheOutlaw
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He just might turn into one of the most important players on the roster. You got to make those 40 yards FG's against the better teams.
Ben Davis might want to apply in the new Bama lunch room.........can you feel me...it appears he would still be as close to playing as he is now
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Michael Casagrande | mcasagrande@al.com
Alabama released its depth chart Monday. A few things to keep in mind there.
Depth chart Monday is one of those special moments in every Alabama football season.
The door opens for Nick Saban to begin his first news conference of game week and the white sheets of paper are quickly distributed around the media room. There's a quick dash to relay the chart during the opening statement.
Only later is there time to fully digest this declassified document. Now we can put a few things in context.
A few thoughts on the 2018 Alabama depth chart:
-- There were a lot of slashes to designate shared roles. That includes at quarterback where Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts were both No. 1.
-- A total of nine true freshmen were somewhere within the two deep. That includes Skyler DeLong, the only punter on scholarship.
-- The only true freshman other than DeLong who is listed on the first team was Patrick Surtain II. He is co-first unit at cornerback with JUCO transfer Saivion Smith. Everything we've seen in practice has Smith with the first group. Surtain was the top cornerback recruit coming out of Fort Lauderdale with all the talent and not so much experience. It'll be interesting to see how quickly he continues to develop.
-- Seeing Ale Kaho as the backup to Dylan Moses at middle linebacker was notable. He's been here only a few weeks after leaving Washington to Alabama a week into preseason. That speaks to the depth concern at middle linebacker who both returning reserves Josh McMillan and Markail Benton as co-backups behind Mack Wilson at the other middle linebacker spot.
-- Two more true freshman were listed as backups at outside linebacker. Eyabi Anoma was co-No. 2 with Jamey Mosley at the SAM spot while Cameron Latu is the same with Mosley at JACK.
-- One name missing from the chart: Ben Davis. Saban after the second scrimmage said the depth behind starting outside linebackers Christian Miller and Anfernee Jennings included "Ben Davis and two freshmen." Davis played a few snaps last season against Mercer in his first Alabama action.
-- Josh Jobe was also a co-backup at one of the cornerback spots while Jalyn Armour-Davis was the lone No. 2 at the cornerback spot Smith and Surtain at co-No. 1s. It's clear that cornerback recruiting class was stacked.
-- Miller Forristall, a starter before tearing his ACL early last season, is the backup to Irv Smith Jr. at the H-back/tight end position.
-- Behind Damien Harris, it's a co-No. 2 at running back with Najee Harris and Josh Jacobs.
-- The freshman everyone has been talking about on offense was slot receiver Jaylen Waddle. He was not, however, listed as a starter. The three sophomores -- Henry Ruggs III, DeVonta Smith and Jerry Jeudy -- were top-line guys at receiver. Waddle was the backup listed at the WR-H position behind Jeudy.
-- The right side of the offensive line has Alex Leatherwood as the first team guard and Jedrick Wills at tackle. Starting center Ross Pierschbacher was asked about the two Monday afternoon. "I think Jed's more of a rangy guy, so I think that's why tackle suits him better. Leatherwood's really good in short spaces, so I think that was a good move for them. Just getting their confidence up, knowing the game plan, getting as many reps with those two."
-- Saban said they were still sorting out the situation at kicker where Temple transfer Austin Jones is co-No. 1 with redshirt freshman Joseph Bulovas.
-- Trevon Diggs is again the punt returner backed up by Waddle, the freshman receiver.
-- Diggs is also co-starter at kickoff return with Josh Jacobs. The two had explosive moments last season but Alabama didn't have overwhelming numbers in the return game. It ranked 44th with an average return of 21.9 yards on no touchdowns. In context, the Tide's 20 returns were the second fewest of any team thanks to the lack of scoring from the opposition.
A few thoughts, observations from Alabama depth chart
Depth chart Monday is one of those special moments in every Alabama football season.
The door opens for Nick Saban to begin his first news conference of game week and the white sheets of paper are quickly distributed around the media room. There's a quick dash to relay the chart during the opening statement.
Only later is there time to fully digest this declassified document. Now we can put a few things in context.
A few thoughts on the 2018 Alabama depth chart:
-- There were a lot of slashes to designate shared roles. That includes at quarterback where Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts were both No. 1.
-- A total of nine true freshmen were somewhere within the two deep. That includes Skyler DeLong, the only punter on scholarship.
-- The only true freshman other than DeLong who is listed on the first team was Patrick Surtain II. He is co-first unit at cornerback with JUCO transfer Saivion Smith. Everything we've seen in practice has Smith with the first group. Surtain was the top cornerback recruit coming out of Fort Lauderdale with all the talent and not so much experience. It'll be interesting to see how quickly he continues to develop.
-- Seeing Ale Kaho as the backup to Dylan Moses at middle linebacker was notable. He's been here only a few weeks after leaving Washington to Alabama a week into preseason. That speaks to the depth concern at middle linebacker who both returning reserves Josh McMillan and Markail Benton as co-backups behind Mack Wilson at the other middle linebacker spot.
-- Two more true freshman were listed as backups at outside linebacker. Eyabi Anoma was co-No. 2 with Jamey Mosley at the SAM spot while Cameron Latu is the same with Mosley at JACK.
-- One name missing from the chart: Ben Davis. Saban after the second scrimmage said the depth behind starting outside linebackers Christian Miller and Anfernee Jennings included "Ben Davis and two freshmen." Davis played a few snaps last season against Mercer in his first Alabama action.
-- Josh Jobe was also a co-backup at one of the cornerback spots while Jalyn Armour-Davis was the lone No. 2 at the cornerback spot Smith and Surtain at co-No. 1s. It's clear that cornerback recruiting class was stacked.
-- Miller Forristall, a starter before tearing his ACL early last season, is the backup to Irv Smith Jr. at the H-back/tight end position.
-- Behind Damien Harris, it's a co-No. 2 at running back with Najee Harris and Josh Jacobs.
-- The freshman everyone has been talking about on offense was slot receiver Jaylen Waddle. He was not, however, listed as a starter. The three sophomores -- Henry Ruggs III, DeVonta Smith and Jerry Jeudy -- were top-line guys at receiver. Waddle was the backup listed at the WR-H position behind Jeudy.
-- The right side of the offensive line has Alex Leatherwood as the first team guard and Jedrick Wills at tackle. Starting center Ross Pierschbacher was asked about the two Monday afternoon. "I think Jed's more of a rangy guy, so I think that's why tackle suits him better. Leatherwood's really good in short spaces, so I think that was a good move for them. Just getting their confidence up, knowing the game plan, getting as many reps with those two."
-- Saban said they were still sorting out the situation at kicker where Temple transfer Austin Jones is co-No. 1 with redshirt freshman Joseph Bulovas.
-- Trevon Diggs is again the punt returner backed up by Waddle, the freshman receiver.
-- Diggs is also co-starter at kickoff return with Josh Jacobs. The two had explosive moments last season but Alabama didn't have overwhelming numbers in the return game. It ranked 44th with an average return of 21.9 yards on no touchdowns. In context, the Tide's 20 returns were the second fewest of any team thanks to the lack of scoring from the opposition.
A few thoughts, observations from Alabama depth chart
3's,
3's,
and I don't know who you're talking about with the TE. Parker is probably the tallest but he's not 6'7"...6'6" may be pushing it a bit. There are five or six guys in that 6'5" type of frame(s.) TE is so deep, no matter what you're looking at for positions (true TE, H-back, etc.) that is literally a six of one, half a dozen of another.
For the hell of it, here's a question to chew on:
Who has more receptions for 2018-'19? The senior receivers, combined, or the TE's?
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