Spring practice has come to a close in Tuscaloosa following Saturday's A-Day practice. Plenty of players have made moves during spring practice to jump up the depth chart and become legitimate contributors for Alabama football during the 2025 season.
The spring portal window is about to open, but for now we have a decent idea of what the two-deep depth chart might look like for the Crimson Tide heading into fall camp. A lot can change over the summer, and there will be players who make moves up the depth chart before the regular season opens at the end of August in Tallahassee against Florida State.
Here's where things stand for Alabama's depth chart following spring practice:
Alabama's projected two-deep offensive depth chart following spring practice
Quarterback:
Starter: Ty Simpson (RS JR)
Backup: Keelon Russell (FR) or Austin Mack (RS SO)
Based on what we saw during Saturday's A-Day, it appears Ty Simpson is well out in front for the Crimson Tide's starting QB job. Kalen DeBoer didn't name a starter following spring, which comes as no surprise with Alabama having just three scholarship players at the position. They need all three to maintain some semblance of depth.
But the job is Simpson's to lose. A lot can change over the summer, and in particular, it wouldn't be a big surprise to see freshman Keelon Russell take a massive step over the summer. Russell seems to have the most raw talent, but he's still learning. He had some eye-popping moments during spring practice.
Mack seems to be the furthest behind. He showed some good things during spring, but his two interceptions during A-Day showed how far he still has to come to be a legitimate starting option for the Crimson Tide.
Running Back:
Starter: Jam Miller (SR)
Backup: Richard Young (JR)
Depth: Daniel Hill (RS FR), Dre'lyn Washington (SR), AK Dear (FR)
Jam Miller returns as Alabama's lead option at running back, but there's plenty of depth at the position. Miller rushed for 668 yards and seven touchdowns as a junior last season, and his decision to return to Tuscaloosa for his senior season gives Alabama some much-needed experience in the backfield.
Richard Young flashed last season and did so again during spring practice. He had a lot of little injuries last season but looks ready to break out as a junior.
Redshirt freshman Daniel Hill had a terrific spring and looks like he'll be part of the rotation. Freshman AK Dear and redshirt freshman Kevin Riley have work to do to move their way into the rotation.
Wide Receiver:
Starters:
X: Ryan Williams (SO)
Z: Germie Bernad (SR)
H: Isaiah Horton (JR)
Backups: Rico Scott (RS FR), Lotzeir Brooks (FR), Jalen Hale (RS SO)
Depth: Jaylen Mbakwe (SO), Cole Adams (RS SO), Derek Meadows (FR)
The position group that improved the most from last season is likely to be wide receiver. Ryan Williams and Germie Bernard carried the full weight last season, but the depth behind those two was limited. This year, Alabama has legitimate options alongside those two.
For starters, Miami (FL) transfer Isaiah Horton had a big spring and looks to be a perfect fit next to Williams and Bernard with his size and speed. Redshirt freshman Rico Scott and true freshman Lotzeir Brooks had big springs and will be difficult to keep off the field.
Jalen Hale and Cole Adams are experienced contributors coming off of injury. Jaylen Mbakwe and Derek Meadows are a pair of young but dynamic options who could carve out roles as well. With Alabama's depth and talent, this could be the best WR room in college football.
Tight Ends:
Starters: Danny Lewis (RS JR) and Josh Cuevas (RS SR)
Backups: Jay Lindsay (RS FR) and Marshall Pritchett (FR)
Depth: Kaleb Edwards (FR) and Peter Knudson (SR)
Alabama could be active in the spring Transfer Portal window, looking for depth at the tight end position. By the end of spring, Jay Lindsay was the only healthy scholarship option the Crimson Tide had left.
When healthy, Danny Lewis and Josh Cuevas should get the bulk of the work at the position, with Marshall Pritchett and Jay Lindsay providing depth. Freshman Kaleb Edwards will arrive on campus in the summer and will probably immediately become the most talented player in the tight end room. It remains to be seen how quickly he will pick things up and get on the field.
Offensive Line:
Starters:
LT: Kadyn Proctor (JR)
LG: Kam Dewberry (SR)
C: Parker Brailsford (SR)
RG: Jaedan Roberts (RS SR)
RT: Wilkin Formby (RS SO)
Backups: Olaus Alinen (RS SO), Geno VanDeMark (RS SR), Joseph Ionata (RS FR), Michael Carroll (FR), Jackson Lloyd (FR)
Depth: Arkel Anugwom (SO), Micah DeBose (FR), Roq Montgomery (RS SO), Williams Sanders (RS FR), Casey Poe (RS FR)
When healthy, and if Wilkin Formby takes the step most expect him to at right tackle, Alabama's starting offensive line should be pretty formidable. Kadyn Proctor, Parker Brailsford, and a finally healthy Jaedan Roberts all have All-American potential.
There's still some competition at left guard between Kam Dewberry and Geno VanDeMark, but the Texas A&M transfer Dewberry seems to have the lead in the competition as he spent the most time with the first team.
Depth could be concerning, as the bulk of Alabama's depth up front is underclassmen. VanDeMark, if he doesn't win the starting job, is likely to be the sixth man and the first man up at any of the three interior positions. On the outside, if Proctor or Formby gets hurt, Alabama will be relying on inexperienced players to step in.
Alabama's depth was bad enough during spring that guards Olaus Alinen and Michael Carroll both kicked out to tackle. Alinen spent a lot of time as the first team LT with Proctor missing spring practice. That move might be permanent.
Good health on the offensive line and Simpson or one of the other QBs elevating Alabama's play at the position from where it was a year ago, and this offense should be one of the best in the country in 2025.