Alabama has released its first official 2-deep of the Kalen DeBoer era ahead of Saturday’s opener against Western Kentucky. There are very few surprises throughout.
Jalen Milroe will start at quarterback with Ty Simpson backing him up. Jam Miller and Justice Haynes share the starting running back title. Germie Bernard (Z), Kendrick Law (X), and Kobe Prentice (H) are the starting receivers. Four of the 5 offensive line spots are settled, with the exception being at right tackle, where Wilkin Formby or Elijah Pritchett will play.
On defense, freshman Zabien Brown beat out Wake Forest transfer DaShawn Jones for 1 of the 2 starting corner jobs. According to Bama247’s Mike Rodak, Domani Jackson is expected to start at the other corner spot. That spot was not included on the depth chart distributed to media ahead of the game; a misprint caused only 10 defensive starters to be listed. Per Rodak, freshman Jaylen Mbakwe is expected to be the backup to Jackson.
Alabama (-34.5, via ESPN Bet) kicks off against Western Kentucky at 7:05 p.m. ET on ESPN.
The full depth chart is below:
Offense
QUARTERBACK — Starter: Jalen Milroe; Backup: Ty Simpson
RUNNING BACK — Starter: Jam Miller or Justice Haynes
Z RECEIVER — Starter: Germie Bernard; Backup: Emmanuel Henderson Jr.
X RECEIVER — Starter: Kendrick Law; Backup: Ryan Williams
H RECEIVER — Starter: Kobe Prentice; Backup: Cole Adams
TIGHT END — Starter: CJ Dippre; Backup: Danny Lewis Jr.
TIGHT END — Starter: Robbie Ouzts; Backup: Josh Cuevas
LEFT TACKLE — Starter: Kadyn Proctor; Backup: Miles McVay
LEFT GUARD — Starter: Tyler Booker; Backup: Olaus Alinen
CENTER — Starter: Parker Brailsford; Backup: Roq Montgomery
RIGHT GUARD — Starter: Jaeden Roberts; Backup: Geno VanDeMark
RIGHT TACKLE — Starter: Wilkin Formby or Elijah Pritchett
Defense:
NOSE TACKLE — Starter: Tim Keenan III; Backup: Damon Payne Jr.
DEFENSIVE TACKLE — Starter: Tim Smith or Jehiem Oatis; Backup: James Smith
BANDIT — Starter: Jah’Marien Latham; Backup: LT Overton
WOLF — Starter: Que Robinson or Keanu Koht or Qua Russaw
STING LINEBACKER — Starter: Deontae Lawson; Backup: Jeremiah Alexander or Justin Okoronkwo
MIKE LINEBACKER — Starter: Jihaad Campbell; Backup: Justin Jefferson
HUSKY — Starter: DeVonta Smith or Red Morgan; Backup: King Mack
FREE SAFETY — Starter: Keon Sabb; Backup: Bray Hubbard
ROVER — Starter: Malachi Moore; Backup: Kameron Howard
CORNERBACK — Starter: Zabien Brown; Backup: DaShawn Jones or Zavier Mincey
CORNERBACK — Starter: Domani Jackson; Backup: Jaylen Mbakwe
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