Alabama football 2024 practice news: Camp storylines, depth chart predictions by known Crimson Tide insiders

The first AP Poll of the 2024 college football schedule has arrived, with Alabama football debuting at No. 5. Crimson Tide faithful are hoping for sustained success under first-year coach Kalen DeBoer, who was hired following the retirement of legendary coach Nick Saban. DeBoer led Washington to a national championship appearance last season and is sorting through a talented 2024 Alabama football roster in fall practice. The Alabama football depth chart is headlined by quarterback Jalen Milroe, who is hoping to take a step forward under his new offensive-minded coaching staff.

Alabama's defense lost six starters to the NFL draft, but safety Malachi Moore returns along with a host of defensive linemen. The Crimson Tide open their 2024 college football schedule with a matchup against Western Kentucky at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Aug. 31. If you want to see the latest Alabama football camp news, be sure to see what the proven team of insiders are saying at Bama247, the 247Sports affiliate that covers Alabama .

The team of insiders at Bama247 are providing on-the-ground updates on every development in fall camp, including insights from Matt Zenitz, John Talty and Mike Rodak, who have more than 25 years of experience covering the Crimson Tide. The trio has deep-rooted ties inside and around the Alabama community, and Talty wrote The Leadership Secrets of Nick Saban, a Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestseller.

The team at Bama247 will be covering every practice, so head to Bama247 now to see see the latest news . And right now, Bama247 is offering 60% off the first year* of an annual membership, so get started today .

Top Alabama Crimson Tide practice storylines

Alabama lost leading rushers Jase McClellan to the NFL and Roydell Williams to the transfer portal, but they still have a dynamic duo taking over atop the depth chart this season. Justice Haynes and Jam Miller have established themselves as the clear top options throughout spring practice and fall camp, but the coaching staff is not naming one of them as the starter at this point. Instead, the Bama247 team says to "think of them as 1A/1B, which is a welcome development to the coaching staff."

Miller primarily played special teams over the past few seasons, but he had 41 carries for 201 yards and a touchdown last season. Haynes played sparingly during his freshman season, finishing with 168 yards and two touchdowns. Redshirt freshman Richard Young and true freshman Daniel Hill are fighting for the third spot on the depth chart, which is a battle that Bama247 is keeping an eye on. Get more updates on the Alabama running back competition at Bama247 .

Another one of the Alabama football headlines surrounds the Crimson Tide's linebackers. Alabama has a long history of producing great linebackers, and the coaching staff needs strong seasons from their inside linebackers in 2024. Deontae Lawson and Jihaad Campbell are back after making 19 combined starts last season, with Lawson recording 67 tackles, three sacks and 21 pressures as a first-year starter.

Lawson is the leader of the defense heading into the season, wearing the green dot as the player who will receive radio communications from defensive coordinator Kane Wommack. The outside Wolf position is unknown, making it a key positional battle during fall camp. Quandarrius Robinson, Keanu Koht, Qua Russaw and Yhonzae Pierre are all being closely monitored in practice as they try to earn playing time ahead of the season opener. Find out more about Alabama's linebackers at Bama247 .

How to get insider Alabama football practice insights

The staff at Bama247 is on the ground for every Alabama practice. They will be regularly reporting on Alabama football breakout players, Alabama football recruiting, and Alabama depth chart projections, so be sure to get every update now .

Who is dominating at Alabama's football practices, and what will the 2024 Alabama football depth chart look like? Go to Bama247 to see all the latest Alabama football news, all from a team of reporters with decades of experience covering the Crimson Tide , and find out.

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