Alabama football 2024 practice news: Depth chart predictions, Jalen Milroe projections by Tide insiders

The Crimson Tide will open their first season under head coach Kalen DeBoer against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Aug. 31 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. DeBoer had to reload the Alabama football roster following Nick Saban's retirement, which led to multiple key players leaving for other schools. However, star quarterback Jalen Milroe returns to lead Alabama's offense after throwing for 2,834 yards and 23 touchdowns last season.

The Alabama football depth chart is crystal clear at positions like quarterback, but it is murky at others. Alabama football fall practice is a critical time for DeBoer to establish starters at every position before the season opener at the end of the month. 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 .

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Alabama is known for producing strong running backs, and it will need another one to step up this season following the departure of leading rushers Jase McClellan (NFL) and Roydell Williams (transfer portal) in the offseason. The coaching staff is not officially drilling down a starter at this position, but sophomore Justice Haynes and junior Jam Miller are expected to receive most of the workload. Haynes rushed for 168 yards and two touchdowns last season, while Miller had 201 yards and a score in limited action.

Redshirt freshman running back Richard Young and true freshman Daniel Hill are both options on the depth chart as well. Running backs coach Robert Gillespie told reporters that "the hot hand is going to play," but that the coaching staff also wants to "keep those guys fresh." The Bama247 team will continue to monitor the running back depth chart battle throughout the end of fall camp, with Haynes and Miller holding the edge over the younger backs to this point. Get more updates on the Alabama running back competition at Bama247 .

Another one of the Alabama football headlines surrounds the Crimson Tide's linebackers. Junior Deontae Lawson is a popular preseason All-American pick at linebacker, and he will wear the green dot as the player who receives in-helmet radio communications from defensive coordinator Kane Wommack. Lawson and Jihaad Campbell were an impressive duo at inside linebacker last year, so they are the anchor of Alabama's front seven this year.

The outside linebacker spot is still being decided during fall practice, with Quandarrius Robinson, Keanu Koht and Qua Russaw battling for the top spot on the Week 1 depth chart. DeBoer told reporters he was impressed with their ability to pressure the quarterback in the team's second scrimmage. They will continue to be the names leading this position battle until the depth chart is revealed. 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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