With so much veteran talent already in the fold, it’s difficult for newcomers to find the field at Alabama.

Here are four true freshmen and another new arrival who have the best chance of playing significant snaps in 2017.

1. Alex Leatherwood

Position: OT

Height: 6-6

Weight: 327 pounds

Skinny: Alabama always seems to attract the most talented offensive tackle prospects in the country, and the recruitment of Leatherwood was no different.

The former No. 1 offensive tackle in the country, according to 247Sports, looks poised to make an immediate impact in 2017. He enrolled back in January and will take part in spring training with the rest of the team.

The question is which side he will play on this season. True sophomore Jonah Williams had one of the best seasons of any offensive linemen in Alabama history. It’s somewhat expected that he will move to the left side to take over for the departed Cam Robinson.

If that happens, the right tackle position will be open for competition. Leatherwood’s competition includes junior Lester Cotton — who has experience at both guard and tackle — and 5-star JUCO transfer Elliott Baker.

With his pedigree and work ethic, Leatherwood is in a prime position to earn the starting job at right tackle this spring.

2. Jerry Jeudy

Position: WR

Height: 6-1

Weight: 184 pounds

Skinny: Jeudy won’t blow anyone away with his size, but he is a technician who should be able to make an impact early in his career.

Like Leatherwood, Jeudy is a former 5-star prospect, according to 247Sports. He was the No. 3 wide receiver in this year’s recruiting class, and the talent he brings is much needed in Tuscaloosa. Alabama lost three of its top four receiving threats in ArDarius Stewart, Gehrig Dieter and O.J. Howard.

Robert Foster is expected to earn a bigger role this season, but don’t be surprised to see Jeudy make immediate contributions as a receiver and on special teams. He’s an exceptional route runner with plus hands.

Jeudy also enrolled early, so watch out for his development in the coming weeks.

3. Jedrick Wills

Position: OL

Height: 6-5

Weight: 318 pounds

Skinny: Wills was extremely close to being a 5-star prospect, but he checked in just short as the No. 34 overall player according to 247Sports. (The site lists 32 each year.) While he was listed as an offensive tackle, I expect him to potentially make an impact at a different position this season.

In addition to losing their Outland Trophy winning left tackle Cam Robinson, the offensive line will also be looking to replace Korren Kirven. Kirven took over the starting right guard spot last season, and the line slightly improved as a result. Now the search is on again for his replacement.

Wills is an extremely physical lineman who plays with the nastiness needed to succeed in the SEC. At 6-5, 318 pounds, he already has the size and strength to make a successful transition to guard.

It will hurt him that he didn’t enroll early like a lot of his classmates, but don’t be surprised to see Wills start at some point next season.

4. Chadarius Townsend

Position: Slot receiver/RB

Height: 6-0

Weight: 192 pounds

Skinny: Townsend is my dark horse to make a surprise early impact in 2017. The former 4-star quarterback from Tanner, Ala., is electric with the ball in his hands, and it’ll be interesting to see how he is used in the coming years.

The coaching staff had approached Townsend about trying to play cornerback, but he prefers the offensive side. There have been reports that he could see time at both slot receiver and running back this spring, and that type of versatility might give him a chance to see the field early.

The staff will almost certainly get creative with how they use Townsend. Look for him to have a similar role to the one that Stewart thrived in this past season.

5. Isaiah Buggs

Position: DE

Height: 6-5

Weight: 292 pounds

Skinny: This is a little unfair; Buggs isn’t a freshman, but he is new to the program. He’s was the No. 2 JUCO player in this year’s recruiting cycle, and he plays a position that Alabama is thin at.

Last offseason, Alabama lost key contributors along their defensive line in A’Shawn Robinson and Jarran Reed. This offseason is no different. Jonathan Allen and Dalvin Tomlinson graduated and have moved on to the NFL, so the front seven will need to replace the production left behind.

That won’t be an easy task, but Buggs has the type of talent to make an impact early. He’s more advanced as a run defender, but that is exactly where he’ll help most. He should also contribute as a pass-rusher to some degree, but don’t expect elite production.