Alabama returns the majority of its starters from a season ago. The only starters that departed for the NFL are Evan Neal, Jameson Williams, John Metchie III, Josh Jobe and Phidarian Mathis. During the offseason, the coaching staff made it a priority to replace those players with transfers.
The Crimson Tide will lean on Jahmyr Gibbs, Eli Ricks, Tyler Harrell and Tyler Steen to fill those roles. All are expected to play key roles on their respective side of the ball.
Last season, Alabama had no trouble offensively. With Heisman winner Bryce Young returning, the offense is expected to take even larger strides this season. It certainly won’t be easy to replace the departure of three starting wide receivers from a season ago declaring for the NFL.
Today, Roll Tide Wire will take a look at some areas of concern for the Crimson Tide heading into their Week1 matchup versus Utah State.