Pre-Spring Position Preview: Breaking down the Alabama LBs

Before we know it, new Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer will hit the practice field with his Crimson Tide players for the first time when spring practice gets underway in March.

With the retirement of the legendary Nick Saban, there have not been this many question marks surrounding the football program since 2007 when Saban took over.

Contrary to popular belief, Alabama still has one of the most talented rosters in the country and should be right in the thick of the college football playoff conversation.

Roll Tide Wire will preview each position group as the anticipation builds leading up to spring practice. Let’s take a look at the linebackers.

Who’s gone?

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Alabama lost a handful of linebackers during the offseason but none are as impactful as the two outside backers, Dallas Turner and Chris Braswell. Turner and Braswell made up one of the best edge-rushing duos in the country and will be tough for the Tide to replace in 2024.

Who’s coming back?

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The Crimson Tide return a great deal of talent this season at linebacker and with Deontae Lawson and Jihaad Campbell back as the middle linebackers, you have to feel confident about the leadership in the front seven. Veteran Q. Robinson is also back on the edge with plenty of young talent behind him.

New faces

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Noah Carter

Jayshawn Ross

Sterling Dixon

Cayden Jones

Justin Okoronkwo

Quinton Reese

Alabama brought in six total linebackers in the 2024 recruiting class and while the talent is obvious, it will be difficult for any of these guys to make an immediate impact due to the talent that is returning to Tuscaloosa. Four of the six are already on campus and will participate in spring practice, with Carter and Reese joining in the summer.

Projected depth chart entering spring

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Publish date : 2024-03-01 11:30:00

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