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April 26, 2019
Alabama Football
Defensive lineman Quinnen Williams and offensive tackle Jonah Williams could be among the first Crimson Tide players selected in the draft . . . ESPN
Josh Jacobs, who said he "definitely" appreciates the path Kamara blazed, could wind up as the first running back off the board in April even though he was only the Crimson Tide's third-leading rushe . . . Nashville Tennessean
Alabama lost both of the two tight ends (Y on the line, Hale Hentges, H in the slot, Irv Smith, Jr. The replacements this year appear to be Miller Forristall and (something of a surprise) the successful experiment of moving outside linebacker Cameron Latu to tight end . . . Bama Online
Malik Hornsby released his top eight: Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Houston, North Carolina, Oregon, SMU, and Texas A&M, in no particular order . . . Bama Online
The overtime format for games that last into a fifth overtime, has been revised so that any game that reaches a fifth overtime will result in teams alternating 2-point conversion attempts . . . Bama Online
Ross Pierschbacher tied the FBS record for most starts in a career . . . Crimson White
Quinnen Williams isn't just the best defensive tackle in the 2019 NFL draft class; he's the best overall prospect . . . Bleacher Report
Twelve NFL drafts have had an SEC team as the top talent provider, with Alabama taking the honor in 2018 with 12 players . . . Mobile Press-Register
"I always thought that since I first came in and I redshirted that I was going to be a dominant player when I get on the field," Williams said. "This time last year, no fans, no media, nobody knew who I was because I didn't play . . . Huntsville Times
Terrell Lewis is expected to be at full strength during fall camp and will be one of the Crimson Tide's most important players . . . 247Sports
The Redskins have drafted 24 Alabama players . . . Birmingham News
Christian Harris played cornerback and safety, as well as linebacker, in high school and as such will have a unique skill set when it comes to pass coverage . . . SB Nation
Where the Crimson Tide players are being projected by 10 different mock drafts . . . Bama Online
The Raiders like Josh Jacobs they could move up a few spots in the first round to get him . . . NBC Sports
Jonah Williams has great technique and the look of a longtime starter in the NFL . . . Harrisburg (Pa.) Patriot-News
In a way, Jacobs has some unknowns as the No. 2 option most of his junior season playing behind Damien Harris . . . Mobile Press-Register
If Williams is the No. 1 pick, he'd become the eighth player from an Alabama high school or college to be the first selection in an NFL Draft . . . Huntsville Times
Offensive line ranks among needs for these four teams (Bills, Broncos, Bengals, Packers) and several prospects, including Alabama' Jonah Williams and Oklahoma's Cody Ford are worthy of consideration in this range . . . NBC Sports
Draftniks and general managers like to say Williams is the future of the NFL because of his size, speed and quickness on the defensive line . . . Birmingham News
Saban commended the outside linebackers after scrimmage No. 1, and the position group did nothing to make him rescind his compliment in the following two game-like practices . . . Bama Online
This year will probably end up at around seven or eight, and by the 2021 draft, it is entirely possible the number of Saban/Alabama players chosen will edge up over 100 . . . Tuscaloosa News
Davis, Ray and Mathis opened the spring as the first group, but prior to the second scrimmage of the spring, true freshman DJ Dale climbed the pecking order and joined Davis and Ray as the first-team nose tackle . . . Bama Online
Expectations will be high for Xavier McKeinney to take the next step forward for the Crimson Tide . . . 247Sports
"Miller Forristall had a good spring. Really shown a lot of leadership in what he does," Saban said. "Cameron Latu has made a lot of progress at the position, and I certainly think could develop into being a pretty good player there . . . Bama Online
"It's just been a blessing," Williams said. "Coming from being a non-starter to a starter. I'm taking in everything and having fun with it, seeing new cities and seeing star players on different teams . . . 247Sports
Jeremiah's latest mock draft (3.0) featured two former Alabama players with Quinnen Williams at No. 4 to the Oakland Raiders and Jonah Williams at No. 8 to the Detroit Lions . . . Bama Online
After conversations with scouts, a look at the stats and analytics, and an examination of Packers draft history, Packer Report ranks this year's top 17 offensive tackle prospects. Checking in at No. 1 is Alabama's Jonah Williams . . . 247Sports
We know what Jeudy, Ruggs, Smith and even Waddle bring to the table. Those were Alabama's top-four wide receivers a season ago, and that will again be the case, barring injury . . . Bama Online
Alabama is in the top five for one of its top defensive line targets in the 2020 class . . . 247Sports
Each year, SEC teams keep loading up their bye week ahead of facing Alabama, but it does not seem to work in the form of a victor . . . Athlon Sports
There's no questioning the receivers will be the strength of Alabama's roster when paired with Tua Tagovailoa at quarterback . . . Birmingham News
Outside of Harris and Robinson, Alabama had a couple of options . . . Bama Online
Could one of Jones, Taulia or Tyson emerge as a clear No. 2 quarterback in the spring? . . . Bama Online
Alabama doesn't qualify for "2019 Tiger Woods" status, though it has been a whole two years since the Crimson Tide won a national title . . . Mobile Press-Register
So, based on what we saw in the scrimmage and the 14 other practices, we take a stab at projecting UA's depth chart on offense and defense . . . Bama Online
Redshirt freshman Layne Hatcher is leaving the program and went into the transfer portal Monday . . . Birmingham News
The question seemed to stem from the ankle injury Tagovailoa suffered late last season . . . Bama Online
(Video) What we learned from Alabama's spring football game . . . Rivals.com
Tagovailoa could be the No. 1 overall selection in the 2020 NFL Draft and has unfinished business this season in the national spotlight . . . 247Sports
While a mystery lingers at inside linebacker – opposite Dylan Moses – the combination of Joshua McMillon, Jaylen Moody and Shane Lee did something to draw the attention of coaches and fans . . . Touchdown Alabama
There are opportunities in some spots for newcomers to play early roles. The candidates include a pair of top-10 prospects — defensive end Antonio Alfano and offensive tackle Evan Neal — along with two four-star quarterbacks with crimson bloodlines . . . Chattanooga Times-Free Press
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