Overview

• Offensive guard Jaeden Roberts and defensive lineman James Smith sat out Alabama’s first fall scrimmage on Saturday due to lingering midweek injuries.
• Coach Kalen DeBoer indicated neither injury is expected to be long term, though specific recovery timelines remain unclear.
• In Roberts’s absence, left guard Kam Dewberry and right guard Geno VanDeMark rotated into the live-rep lineup at guard.
• Alabama’s offensive line returns three full-time starters from last season—Roberts, center Parker Brailsford and left tackle Kadyn Proctor—preserving veteran experience.
• The Crimson Tide now shifts focus to final preparations before opening the 2025 season on August 30 at Florida State.