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CFB analyst Josh Pate recently revealed his initial prediction for how the Preseason AP Top-25 Poll will look heading into Week 1.

Pate projects the Crimson Tide to be ranked #11 on the poll.

What are your thoughts on this? 🤔

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We are officially 6️⃣6️⃣ days away from Alabama Football!!

Former Alabama Heisman winner DeVonta Smith saw his longest reception of the season come on this particular play against Auburn ⬇️

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Alabama Football Is Back in 66 Days 🐘 | DeVonta Smith’s ICONIC 66-Yard TD vs Auburn!

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That $18 million is also guaranteed money for the former Alabama fan favorite. Let’s go!

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BREAKING: Former Alabama guard Keon Ellis has signed a two-year, $18 million deal with the Brooklyn Nets.

The Florida native will join a young, rebuilding Nets squad. Ellis is known for being a good role player off the bench, but he could potentially compete for a starting role in Brooklyn.

Over the course of his first four seasons, Ellis has made 60 starts — 54 of which came with the Kings.

He will bring experience and a level of grittiness that the Nets desperately need moving forward.

Not to mention, he will be teaming up with former Alabama forward Noah Clowney. The two will each get valuable minutes and bet contributors for the organization in 2026-2027.

What do you think of the move for Ellis and his career? 🤔

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Love this take by Brody! ROLL TIDE 🐘🌊

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Since members of the media are beginning to release their own SEC HC rankings, here’s mine heading into the 2026 season.

What are your thoughts on my list? 🤔

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Amari Allen misses the fadeaway and Jaxon Richardson cleans it up with a SLAM! 😤

Alabama fans will be seeing this a lot next season.

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Get your popcorn ready 🍿

#RollTide | #BlueCollarBasketball

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Here is the full video ⬇️

https://t.co/5vjVnOkeAE

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Alabama landing a commitment from Osani Gayles could get things kickstarted, in terms of momentum, on the recruiting trail for the Crimson Tide.

Watch this clip from @talknbama several days ago as I discuss one particular recruit that Alabama fans should keep a close eye on 👀:

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(Video via @bamamade87)

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Alabama freshman linebacker Xavier Griffin was a mentor last week at Bo Scarbrough’s annual youth football camp in Scottsboro.

Griffin figures to be an immediate impact player for the Crimson Tide.

Here is Griffin speaking on giving back to the community, particularly the youth during his trip to north Alabama:

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6️⃣7️⃣ more days until Alabama Football!

Jamo takes one 67 yards to the 🏠 as the Tide cruise to its 29th SEC Title in program history.

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Alabama Football Is BACK in 67 Days! 🐘 Jamison Williams’ ICONIC 67-Yard TD vs Georgia | Roll Tide

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During today’s bond hearing for former Alabama CB Terrion, around 11 character reference letters were submitted, including one from former University of Alabama head football coach, Nick Saban.

Here is what Saban sent in support of Arnold with the hope that the Court would consider his experiences with Arnold when considering the terms of his bond:

(📸//@conlin_lauren)

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Earlier today, the Detroit Lions released former Alabama CB Terrion Arnold.

The news follows Arnold’s bond hearing in which he was given a $1 million bond and the following conditions:

▫️Prohibited from contacting six co-defendants or witnesses in case.

▫️Must surrender passport within 48 hours.

▫️Confined to home residence in Tallahassee, Florida unless making court-related appointments or legal appointments.

What are your thoughts on the Lions decision to part ways with Arnold? 🤔

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Incoming Alabama transfer, RHP Garrett Lambert has been solid in his first starts with the Warham Gatemen in the Cape Cod League.

Lambert has an 0-1 record with a 2.57 ERA and a 0.88 WHIP. In 14 innings pitched, he has allowed just four earned runs on nine hits and holds a K/BB ratio of 20/3.

Alabama fans should be eager to get Lambert to campus. He will certainly be a huge piece of Alabama’s pitching rotation during the 2027 season.

(Video via gatemengm on IG)

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@jisamill Great player! Loved me some Rashad Johnson. I would classify him more so as a LB/S though. Kind of like a Rover, similar to like a Mark Barron.

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Who are five of the most underrated Alabama CB’s from the Saban Era? 🤔

In no particular order, here is my list:

CB Anthony Averett
CB Shyheim Carter
CB Cyrus Jones
CB Dequan Menzie
CB Levi Wallace

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Alabama DL Devan Thompkins is poised to have a monster season for the Crimson Tide in 2026.

The USC transfer will fill a critical role on the defensive line. One in which LT Overton filled after transferring in from Texas A&M.

Thompkins will serve as a Bandit in Kane Wommack’s defense. Meaning he will likely be playing the 3 and 5-techniques.

At 6-foot-5 and 298 pounds, it will be interesting to see how he fares at the position. He played primarily nose guard and defensive tackle for the Trojans.

Given Alabama’s attrition on the defensive line following the 2025 season, Thompkins will have a prime opportunity to become Alabama’s leader in the trenches.

He has flashed the ability to pressure the passer. He is a strong run stopper as well.

Under the direction of Freddie Roach, it will be interesting to see what he has in store for his fifth season in college football.

Alabama will certainly need him to step up and fill the void that Overton left behind.

The general belief from the Alabama coaching staff is that he is fully capable of doing so.

What are your thoughts on Thompkins? 🤔

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A contingent of Alabama DB’s made their way to Atlanta over the weekend to train with DB’s specialist Oliver Davis II (@I_Am_OD3) — CEO of Sweet Feet Sports Performance LLC.

The players present were Zabien Brown, Red Morgan, Dijon Lee, Carmelo O’Neal, and Jorden Edmonds.

How excited are you to see this group in action this season? 🤔

(Picture via Davis II’s IG)

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We are 68 days away from Alabama Football!!

Zabien Brown just seems to always find a way to get into the end zone. Interception, fumble….it doesn’t matter!!

For example, ⬇️

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Alabama Football Is BACK in 68 Days! | Zabien Brown’s 68-Yard Scoop & Score 🔥🐘

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