Alabama football does not have a definitive lead back as the Crimson Tide kicks off its season at Florida State.
According to Alabama’s team-issued depth chart ahead of its meeting against the Seminoles, Richard Young, Daniel Hill and Dre Washington each have “ORs” next to their place on the depth chart in a room without Jam Miller, who has a collarbone injury.
Of Alabama’s available backs, Young comes into 2025 with the most experience after recording 146 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 27 carries. Hill is close behind with 61 rushing yards and a touchdown on 21 carries.
Alabama opens the 2025 season Saturday, Aug. 30 at Florida State. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT.
Here are other notes from Alabama’s depth chart ahead of its season opener against FSU:
Who’s starting for Tim Keenan on Alabama football defensive line?
In the absence of Tim Keenan III, who’s out with an ankle injury but still listed as a starter on the team-issued depth chart, Alabama listed Jeremiah Beaman and London Simmons as options at nose tackle next to James Smith.
Alabama football names left guard starter
Jaeden Roberts and Geno VanDeMark share right guard responsibilities while Kam Dewberry is listed as Alabama’s starting left guard.
Who is Alabama punter?
Blake Doud and Alex Asparuhov are both listed as “or” options for Alabama’s starting punter.
Alabama husky defensive back depth chart
DaShawn Jones is listed as Alabama’s starter at husky defensive back. Red Morgan is listed on the second string.
Which Alabama freshmen are on Crimson Tide depth chart?
Asparuhov, Simmons, linebacker Luke Metz, cornerback Dijon Lee Jr., safety Ivan Taylor, quarterback Keelon Russell, tackle Jackson Lloyd, tight end Marshall Pritchett, and guard Michael Carroll, listed as Alabama’s backup right tackle are all freshmen who appeared on Alabama’s first depth chart.
Alabama football plans for special teams: Who’s on kickoff/punt return?
Here are Alabama’s options in the return game:
Punt return
- Cole Adams
- Jaylen Mbakwe
- Ryan Williams
Kick return
- Rico Scott
- Cole Adams
- Dre Washington
- Jaylen Mbakwe
Colin Gay covers Alabama football for The Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at cgay@gannett.com or follow him @_ColinGay on X, formerly known as Twitter.
