Alabama has not seen a true quarterback battle since before the 2018 season, where the incumbent starter, Jalen Hurts, lost the role to Tua Tagovailoa. Fans and analysts are wondering if the 2021 quarterback job is up for grabs, or if the position has a determined starter.
With Mac Jones entering the 2021 NFL draft, the Crimson Tide will have a few young quarterbacks to choose from. However, this will be the first time in a few years that the rising starter will have little-to-no playing time from prior seasons.
Many believe rising sophomore Bryce Young, the former five-star dual-threat quarterback out of California, already has the job secured. Others, however, believe that Paul Tyson could make a case for the starting position.
With spring press conferences wrapping up and A-Day tomorrow, Nick Saban has addressed the media regarding the starting quarterback job.
Charlie Potter of 247Sports quoted Saban as saying, “Bryce (Young) is the quarterback for right now, so he’s going to operate with the first team.”
Young appeard in seven games in 2020, where he completed 13 of 22 passing attempts for 156 yards and a single touchdown.
Tyson, a redshirt sophomore, has appeared in one game during his time with Alabama, but did not record any stats.
Saban’s quote points to Young being the presumed starting quarterback for the Crimson Tide in 2021.
Roll Tide Wire will continue to publish any and all updates regarding the Alabama depth chart ahead of the 2021 college football season.