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Alabama Football Daily Insider: Spring Depth Chart

By Ronald Evans

Oct 10, 2015; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; A general view of Bryant-Denny Stadium during the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Arkansas Razorbacks. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2015; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; A general view of Bryant-Denny Stadium during the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Arkansas Razorbacks. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 8, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) intercepts the ball intended for Arkansas Razorbacks wide receiver Jared Cornelius (1) during the fourth quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) intercepts the ball intended for Arkansas Razorbacks wide receiver Jared Cornelius (1) during the fourth quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /

Cornerbacks

The starting corners are a given: Anthony Averett and Minkah Fitzpatrick. Their backups are difficult to choose. Shyheim Carter and Levi Wallace are the logical choices given past playing time. But Trevon Diggs may earn one of the backup slots if he stays on defense.

Safety

The starters at safety will be Hootie Jones and Ronnie Harrison. The second unit safeties have many contenders. Deionte  Thompson has the most experience. We think Diggs could become a factor here as well.

Star and Money

The fifth defensive back will be Tony Brown at the Star position. Money in the dime defense will likely be played by Ronnie Harrison. He is the most physical player in the secondary and has played the position. A fleet-footed linebacker could fill in as Money backup if Dylan Moses can learn the pass coverages well enough. Tony Brown is another option as well.

Punter

J.K. Scott of course.

Placekicker

We guess Joseph Bulovas will win the job, but if he exhibits any consistency problems, the kicker will be Andy Pappanastos.

Long Snapper

When a long snapper is given an Alabama football scholarship as a freshman, he will start – Thomas Fletcher.

Punt Return

Trevon Diggs or Xavien Marks.

Kick Return

We expect along with Diggs and Marks, one of the fast young running backs might fill this role. Chadarius Townsend will also be an option.

From time to time the Daily Insider will refine, correct and update the Alabama football 2017 Depth Chart. We’ll keep you posted through our morning reports.

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