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Alabama Crimson Tide face injuries and QB battle in fall camp
The Alabama Crimson Tide are facing significant roster challenges during fall camp as injuries and positional battles emerge. Sophomore running back AK Dear is expected to miss an extended period, potentially up to six weeks, due to a lower leg injury sustained during a recent scrimmage. While the injury is not considered season-ending, it leaves the backfield reliant on players like Daniel Hill and Kevin Riley. Additionally, freshman running back EJ Crowell and freshman cornerback Jorden Edmonds are also dealing with injuries.
On the offensive side, head coach Kalen DeBoer remains undecided regarding the starting quarterback position. The competition between Austin Mack and Keelon Russell continues following the first fall scrimmage, with DeBoer noting that neither player has secured the role despite showing flashes of potential. While the offensive line has shown steady improvement in communication and assignment cohesion, the team continues to work through early execution struggles as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Entities
AK Dear · Alabama Crimson Tide · Austin Mack · Kalen DeBoer · Kalshi · Keelon Russell
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Keelon Russell showed impressive play during Alabama's scrimmage on August 13.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kalshi prediction market odds place Alabama at a 40% probability of making the College Football Playoff. www.al.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] EJ Crowell missed the scrimmage but is not expected to miss any games.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] AK suffered an injury during the scrimmage and is under evaluation.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Keelon Russell has a confirmed $2 million NIL deal with Alabama.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Austin Mack has a projected NIL value of $2.2 million.