Alabama will hold its annual A-Day Game at 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon (ESPN), with as many as 50,000 Crimson Tide fans in attendance.

The Tide’s third and final spring scrimmage will be a chance for folks to see sophomore Bryce Young take the reins at quarterback and get a brief introduction to the No. 1 recruiting class in 2021 that features 14 early enrollees already on campus.

But what about others drawing headlines in Tuscaloosa this spring?

Here are 5 players to watch Saturday:

RB Roydell Williams

Alabama has a loaded running back room, with as many as 5 guys competing to be Najee Harris’ successor — and that doesn’t even include 5-star signee Camar Wheaton, who isn’t on campus yet.

The Tide will likely use a by-committee approach early in 2021, and split carries among super-senior Brian Robinson, Trey Sanders, Jase McClellan and Roydell Williams.

Still, at least this spring, Williams has reportedly made the most of his opportunities, having two strong scrimmages before A-Day, including a 100-plus yard performance last Saturday. The sophomore didn’t get much burn in 2020 (just 19 carries for 70 yards), but the 5-10, 211-pound redshirt freshman is as physical as any tailback on Bama’s roster.  In high school, Williams also showcased soft hands as a capable receiver out of the backfield, giving him another potential avenue to playing time this fall.

We’ll see what he has in store this weekend.

OLB Will Anderson

For nearly a month this spring, Alabama’s front seven has given an offensive line in transition (one dealing with lots of injuries, too) serious fits. When asked about the OL’s struggles, the first words out of head coach Nick Saban’s mouth on Saturday was, “Look now, Will Anderson can rush.”

Bingo.

Unless the sophomore suffers an injury in 2021 (knock on wood that doesn’t happen, UA faithful), the Peach State native looks poised to become a household name nationally this fall.

As a freshman last season, Anderson quickly emerged as a fixture in Alabama’s starting lineup, finishing the season with 7.0 sacks and 10.5 tackles for loss — good for third-best in the SEC in both categories. Anderson was a terror off the edge, and according to Pro Football Focus, led the SEC in hurries (36) and quarterback hits (16).

It wouldn’t surprise anyone to see the 6-4, 235-pound Jack linebacker lead the conference sacks, TFLs or pressures in Year 2, so enjoy an early snapshot of Anderson’s potential on A-Day.

CB Marcus Banks

One of the more intriguing position battles is the competition for playing time in the secondary.

The Tide must replace All-American Patrick Surtain II, but they have numerous capable, versatile defensive backs eager for snaps at several spots. Josh Jobe is penciled in as a starter at one boundary corner, but little-used junior Marcus Banks is pushing Jalyn Armour-Davis and 5-star freshman Ga’Quincy McKinstry for a rotational role opposite Jobe.

Banks has played almost exclusively on special teams in his first 2 seasons, but by growing more comfortable in the defensive system this spring, the 6-foot, 180-pound corner has started to make some plays in practice.

In the final tune-up scrimmage before A-Day, Banks picked off a pair of passes, including reportedly returning one for a touchdown. If Banks can finish the spring with a nice showing this weekend it should give the junior some confidence (and momentum) heading into the fall.

TEs Jahleel Billingsley and Cameron Latu

This is a 2-for-1 special, as Alabama has a pair of tight ends who continue to flash this spring.

With a receiving corp undergoing a serious overhaul, the Tide have experimented using the tight ends a bit more under new offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien.

If not for a 2020 receiving group that included Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith and speedster Jaylen Waddle, Jahleel Billingsley wouldn’t be an overshadowed playmaker for the Tide. The 6-4, 235-pound junior oozes 1st-round potential, playing the tight end position like an oversized slot receiver. He even returned some kicks last season.

Billingsley is particularly a matchup problem in the middle of the field and stands to be one of Young’s primary targets in 2021 after catching 18 balls for 287 yards and 3 scores last season.

As for Cameron Latu, the junior is also a physical freak like Billingsly, posting a 37-inch vertical jump and some serious power numbers as a 240-pound recruit 3 years ago. But it has taken some time for Latu to learn the tight end position, originally signing with Alabama as a linebacker in 2018.

While he made the transition early in his freshman season, according to Saban, Latu is now truly showcasing his understanding and upside to be an impact player at the position — as both a receiver and blocker. Latu caught a touchdown in the scrimmage Saturday and looks to cap off a positive spring on A-Day.

“He’s had a really good spring,” Saban said over the weekend. “He’s made a lot of plays. He’s very athletic … he’s got a much better command of the offense. I think he’s much more confident. He’s a really good receiver. He’s got good hands. We’re pleased with the progress he’s made.”