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Alabama’s Latham Out for Season as Russaw Faces Extended Absence After Foot Surgery

Alabama turns to Yhonzae Pierre and Justin Hill to absorb edge snaps.

Overview

  • Coach Kalen DeBoer announced Monday that Jah-Marien Latham will miss the rest of 2025 after a neck injury suffered in practice before the Georgia game.
  • DeBoer said Latham is expected to make a full recovery and has returned to team facilities, with no medical redshirt decision yet.
  • DeBoer said starting wolf Qua Russaw broke his foot, required surgery, and will miss an extended period, though his season is not over.
  • With two rotation starters sidelined, Alabama plans increased roles for Yhonzae Pierre and Justin Hill after significant snaps against Georgia.
  • The reshuffled defense next faces Vanderbilt on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium, with kickoff at 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC.