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Alabama releases this week’s Student-Athletes of the Week

Take a look at this week’s Student-Athletes of the Week!

The Alabama football team has nearly wrapped up its bye week and will soon shift its entire focus to their Week 10 opponent, the LSU Tigers.

Even with the bye week going on, the Crimson Tide continued their weekly tradition of releasing their Student-Athletes of the Week, and on Thursday, this week’s recipients were announced.

Taking home the honor this week are a trio of first-year Alabama players, freshman defensive back Caleb Downs, freshman linebacker Qua Russaw, and redshirt sophomore quarterback Tyler Buchner.

Downs is a star for the Alabama defense and actually leads the team in tackles after eight games. Russaw is a five-star linebacker prospect who has not seen any action this season and will likely redshirt. Buchner transferred from Notre Dame and started the South Florida game, but has not appeared in a game since.

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Alabama football names its Student-Athletes of the Week

Lockwood, Alinen, and Smith earn this week’s Student-Athletes of the Week!

As the 2023 SEC media days wrap up on Thursday from Nashville, Tennessee, the Alabama football team announced this week’s Student-Athletes of the Week.

This week’s recipients are freshman tight end Ty Lockwood, freshman offensive lineman Olaus Alinen, and junior defensive back DeVonta Smith.

Lockwood is entering his first season with the Crimson Tide and although he has a promising future, Lockwood doesn’t project to be a part of the primary rotation at tight end this fall.

Alinen is a large freshman offensive lineman who is a native of Finland and has worked his way into the second-team offensive line. While it is not likely that Alinen becomes a starter in 2023, his is almost certainly going to be a factor moving forward.

Smith is a talented defensive back who has seen playing time mostly on special teams. Smith was expected to compete for a starting spot in the defensive backfield in 2023, but an injury sidelined him this spring and has put him behind some other options. But I wouldn’t count out Smith having a role this fall.

Congratulations to these young men for their outstanding work in the classroom and on the gridiron.

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Trio of newcomers named Student-Athletes of the Week

Haynes, Ricks, and Amos earn this week’s Student-Athletes of the Week!

We are currently right in the middle of the college football offseason, but with the SEC media days around the corner and recruiting news virtually around the clock, the content surrounding the Alabama Crimson Tide never ends.

On Thursday, Alabama released this week’s recipients of the Student-Athletes of the Week. A trio of newcomers received the honor this week as freshman running back Justice Haynes, freshman defensive back Dezz Ricks, and Louisiana transfer Trey Amos were recognized.

Haynes burst onto the scene this spring and is almost certain to be an instant impact player for the Tide this fall. Ricks and Amos both will be battling for a role in the defensive backfield with Amos having a slightly better shot at playing time due to his previous college experience.

Congratulations to these young men for their outstanding work in the classroom and on the gridiron.

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Alabama football names its Student-Athletes of the Week

Ferguson, Young, and Holstein earn this week’s Student-Athletes of the Week!

We are currently right in the middle of the college football offseason, but with the SEC media days around the corner and recruiting news virtually around the clock, the content surrounding the Alabama Crimson Tide never ends.

On Thursday, Alabama released this week’s recipients of the Student-Athletes of the Week. Redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Terrence “TJ” Ferguson, freshman running back Richard Young, and freshman quarterback Eli Holstein each earned the honor this week.

While not a starter just yet, Ferguson is right in the mix for the left guard position with senior Darrian Dalcourt. Young joined the Tide this summer and although the backfield is loaded heading into 2023, I wouldn’t count out the five-star from making an impact this fall. Holstein is a quarterback with a ton of upside but will likely need a couple more years of development before he is ready to carry the Crimson Tide.

Congratulations to these young men for their outstanding work in the classroom and on the gridiron.

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Alabama football names its Student-Athletes of the Week

Law, Oatis, and Kitselman earn this week’s honor as Student-Athletes of the Week!

We are currently right in the middle of the college football offseason, but with the SEC schedule release and recruiting, the content surrounding the Alabama Crimson Tide never ends.

On Thursday, Alabama released this week’s recipients of the Student-Athletes of the Week and a trio of second-year Crimson Tide players earned the honor, Kendrick Law, Jaheim Oatis, and Miles Kitselman.

Law is a sophomore wide receiver who appears to be making moves this offseason and could be in for a special second year in Tuscaloosa.

Oatis made himself famous with his massive weight transformation as a true freshman last season and will be among the starters along the Alabama defensive line this fall.

Kitselman is one of six tight ends battling for playing time this fall. Kitselman was an offensive lineman in high school and his physicality will likely allow him to see playing time in heavy personnel around the goal line and short-yardage situations.

Congratulations to these young men for their outstanding work in the classroom and on the gridiron.

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