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Alabama football opens its season on Saturday against Western Kentucky, with the Crimson Tide unveiling its depth chart and starters three hours ahead of kickoff.
Here's the full rundown of the starters and their projected backups:
Alabama football offensive starters vs. Western Kentucky
QUARTERBACK — Starter: Jalen Milroe; Backup: Ty Simpson
RUNNING BACK — Starter: Jam Miller or Justice Haynes
Z RECEIVER — Starter: Germie Bernard; Backup: Emmanuel Henderson Jr.
X RECEIVER — Starter: Kendrick Law; Backup: Ryan Williams
H RECEIVER — Starter: Kobe Prentice; Backup: Cole Adams
TIGHT END — Starter: CJ Dippre; Backup: Danny Lewis Jr.
TIGHT END — Starter: Robbie Ouzts; Backup: Josh Cuevas
LEFT TACKLE — Starter: Kadyn Proctor; Backup: Miles McVay
LEFT GUARD — Starter: Tyler Booker; Backup: Olaus Alinen
CENTER — Starter: Parker Brailsford; Backup: Roq Montgomery
RIGHT GUARD — Starter: Jaeden Roberts; Backup: Geno VanDeMark
RIGHT TACKLE — Starter: Wilkin Formby or Elijah Pritchett
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Alabama football defensive starters vs. Western Kentucky
NOSE TACKLE — Starter: Tim Keenan III; Backup: Damon Payne Jr.
DEFENSIVE TACKLE — Starter: Tim Smith or Jehiem Oatis, Backup: James Smith
BANDIT — Starter: Jah'Marien Latham; Backup: LT Overton
WOLF — Starter: Que Robinson or Keanu Koht or Qua Russaw
STING LINEBACKER — Starter: Deonate Lawson; Backup: Jeremiah Alexander or Justin Okoronkwo
MIKE LINEBACKER — Starter: Jihaad CampbelL; Backup: Justin Jefferson
HUSKY — Starter: DeVonta Smith or Red Morgan; Backup: King Mack
FREE SAFETY — Starter: Keon Sabb; Backup; Bray Hubbard
STRONG SAFETY — Starter: Malachi Moore; Backup: Kameron Howard
CORNERBACK — Starter: Zabien Brown; Backup: DaShawn Jones or Zavier Mincey
Alabama football special teams starters vs. Western Kentucky
PUNTER — Starter: James Burnip
PLACE KICKER — Starter: Graham Nicholson; Backup: Conor Talty
LONG SNAPPER — Starter: Kneeland Hibbett
HOLDER — Starter: James Burnip
KICKOFF RETURN — Starters: Kendrick Law; Backup: Emmanuel Henderson Jr or Jaylen Mbakwe or Cole Adams
PUNT RETURNER — Starter: Cole Adams or Jaylen Mbakwe
This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Who's starting for Alabama football in 2024 season opener against Western Kentucky?
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