Overview

• Auburn’s fall camp opened under Hugh Freeze with receiver Malcolm Simmons practicing but his eligibility still unclear after assault charges without official update
• Alabama’s first session under Kalen DeBoer slotted Ty Simpson ahead of Austin Mack and freshman Keelon Russell as the initial quarterback pecking order
• Linebacker Deontae Lawson joined Alabama drills in a knee brace after ACL surgery while the tight end room regained full depth with Josh Cuevas, Danny Lewis Jr. and Marshall Pritchett participating
• ChicChicago Bears held their first padded workouts under Ben Johnson as Caleb Williams demonstrated clean command of protections amid a camp focused on roster competition
• Rookie wideout Luther Burden III impressed in one-on-one drills, using his speed and route-running to win contested catches and earn coaches’ attention