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Alabama’s Jaeden Roberts Cleared to Play vs. Florida State in Season Opener

His return reshapes Alabama’s interior line plans heading into Tallahassee.

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Oct 12, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Jaeden Roberts (77) and his teammates react after Alabama Crimson Tide running back Justice Haynes (22) scores a touchdown agains the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Yea Alabama, the university’s official NIL entity, announced on Aug. 29 that Roberts is cleared and available for Saturday’s game.
  • The starting right guard missed both fall scrimmages while progressing through concussion protocol.
  • Earlier this week, head coach Kalen DeBoer said Roberts had not taken team reps and was still making progress.
  • With Roberts available, Geno VanDeMark is expected to start at left guard and Kam Dewberry is projected as the top interior reserve.
  • Alabama opens the 2025 season at Florida State on Saturday, Aug. 30 in Tallahassee.