Alabama's Rising Stars and Key Decisions | Alabama Crimson Tide Football News

Alabama’s defense is heating up with praise for standout safety Ivan Taylor and linebacker Xavier Griffin as they prepare for East Carolina. The offensive line is finally locking in its starting left guard, bringing clarity to the unit’s depth. Quarterback Keelon Russell is being groomed for his first career start with specific expectations and a tailored game plan. Looking ahead, Alabama has named its 2026 punter and head coach Kalen DeBoer is overhauling how team captains will be chosen — all signs of a program fine-tuning its roster and leadership structure for the season ahead. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3c089f623edc3e80