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Nick Saban provides an update on a pair of injured starters

Nick Saban updates the status of Tyler Booker and Jaheim Oatis ahead of matchup with Ole Miss

In Alabama’s sloppy 17-3 win over the South Florida Bulls this past weekend, the Crimson Tide was without a pair of its starters due to injuries. Offensive lineman [autotag]Tyler Booker[/autotag] and defensive lineman [autotag]Jaheim Oatis[/autotag] each missed the road game in Tampa and their presence was sorely missed.

On Wednesday, as Alabama continues its preparation for the 2023 SEC opener against Ole Miss this Saturday, head coach of the Crimson Tide [autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] would speak to members of the media and among other items, would update the status of both Booker and Oatis and it appears to be good news for the super sophomore duo.

“Tyler Booker is practicing, and so is Jaheim Oatis. They haven’t had issues. That doesn’t mean they’re still not day-to-day in terms of coming back and getting over injuries, but they are practicing.”

Having Booker and Oatis back will certainly provide a much-needed boost to both sides of the line of scrimmage for the Crimson Tide against the Rebels.

Stay tuned to Roll Tide Wire for more coverage on Alabama’s SEC opener against Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels.

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Alabama DL Jaheim Oatis spotted in walking boot prior to Week 3 matchup

Alabama’s defensive line took a hit heading into its Week 3 matchup against USF. The Crimson Tide will be without starting defensive lineman Jaheim Oatis.

Alabama will be without one of its starting defensive lineman in Week 3 against USF. Sophomore Jaheim Oatis was spotted prior to warmups wearing a walking boot on his left foot.

Oatis has been a starter for the Crimson Tide in each of his first two seasons in Tuscaloosa. He has been a strong interior presence for the Alabama defense. At 6-foot-5 and 320 pounds, his absence could play a vital role in the run game.

Thus far, Oatis has recorded seven tackles and one pass deflection to begin his sophomore campaign.

It will be interesting to see who Alabama turns to with Oatis being unavailable. Several players to keep a close eye on are defensive linemen Tim Keenan III, Damon Payne, and Tim Smith Jr.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the latest regarding the Alabama football program.

The emergence of Tim Keenan comes at a great time for the Alabama DL

Alabama’s defensive line needs to be more physical in 2023. Tim Keenan may help provide that!

When it comes to playing good defense, or at least a defense that lives up to the Alabama standard, it is all predicated on stopping the run. And not only stopping the run between the 20s but also getting short yardage and goal-to-go stops that can get your defense off of the field.

Alabama has struggled in such situations over the past couple of seasons and a lot of that has to do with the play of defensive line. Crimson Tide head coach [autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] has made it clear that Alabama wants to be a more physical football team and that doesn’t just mean on the offensive side of the ball. If this team wants to achieve the ultimate goal, the defense, most notably the defensive line, must be more physical.

Following Alabama’s first scrimmage of fall camp, Saban mentioned that he wanted to build more consistent depth along the defensive line.

“I think we have five or six guys that are playing pretty well. Again, same old thing, we need more people to be able to go out there and play consistently, the way you need to play to play winning football, because that’s probably not enough. But Jaheim (Oatis) has had a really really good camp. Justin (Eboigbe) has had a really good camp so far. We’re trying to bring some of the other guys along to be able to play. Tim (Smith) is a little up and down, he needs to be more consistent. So everybody’s got something that they can work on and that’s really what we’re focused on right now.”

With the reports following the Tide’s second scrimmage from this past Saturday, it appears one guy has really made some moves this fall in the defensive line room, redshirt sophomore [autotag]Tim Keenan[/autotag].

At 6-foot-2 and 315 pounds, Keenan is a prototypical nose tackle for Alabama’s three-down defensive line and his emergence couldn’t have come at a better time.

What Keenan’s arrival to the starting lineup allows is for [autotag]Jaheim Oatis[/autotag] to move outside and give the Tide’s defensive front move beef in its base package. Keenan is a space-eater who does a good job of shedding blocks and stuffing the run and we are all aware of the type of talent that Oatis has on the defensive front.

Keenan may not fill up the stat sheet in 2023, but his presence in short-yardage situations will be felt and may just be what the doctor ordered for a more physical defensive front for the Tide.

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Projecting Alabama football’s starting defense entering fall camp 2023

Projecting Alabama football’s starting defense entering fall camp 2023!

August has arrived and that means the start of the college football season is just around the corner. It also means that [autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] and the Alabama football team will begin fall camp in just a few days.

With fall camp just around the corner, now is a good time to preview and project what the starting lineup could look like when they begin practice. Keep in mind, this is just a projection entering fall camp and it could look a lot different come Sept. 2 when the Crimson Tide take on Middle Tennessee State to start the season.

We have already looked at the offensive side of the ball so we wrap it up now with the defensive side!

Projecting Alabama’s defensive line rotation with the departure of Jamil Burroughs

Projecting Alabama’s defensive line rotation with the departure of Jamil Burroughs

It was reported on Friday that senior defensive lineman, Jamil Burroughs had entered the NCAA transfer portal. Burroughs appeared in 20 games for the Crimson Tide over three seasons and accumulated 15 tackles, three tackles for loss, and two sacks.

Burroughs was expected to be a key piece along the Alabama defensive line in 2023. Now, Nick Saban and position coach Freddie Roach will have to look a little further down the depth chart to fill in the hole left by Burroughs.

While depth is certainly not an issue for Alabama, especially along the defensive line, it won’t be easy to replace the experience that Burroughs would have brought to the lineup.

With Burroughs out of the picture, let’s try and project what the rotation up front might look like for the Crimson Tide this fall.

5 Alabama football players that Tide fans should be excited about this fall

Five Alabama football players that Tide fans should be excited to see this fall!

Despite being more than two months away from the start of the 2023 college football season, it truly feels like it is just around the corner. Before you know it, Nick Saban and the Alabama football team will be taking the field inside Bryant-Denny Stadium to play the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders on Sept. 2.

There are plenty of questions Tide fans want answered leading up the kickoff, but let’s not waste our time on the unknown. Instead, let’s turn our attention to some of the players Alabama fans should be excited to see this fall.

Let’s roll!

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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Alabama football countdown to kickoff: 91 days

We are just 91 days away from the start of Alabama’s 2023 football season. Let’s take a look at the current No. 91 for the Tide, Jaheim Oatis.

The Alabama Crimson Tide will take the field for the 2023 college football season in 91 days, as Middle Tennessee State visits Bryant Denny Stadium on Sept. 2.

Here at Roll Tide Wire, we will be counting down the days until [autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] and his team take the field.

Today, with 91 days remaining, we will take a look at the current member of the Tide who dons the No. 91, [autotag]Jaheim Oatis[/autotag].

Oatis is entering his sophomore season in Tuscaloosa and could be ready to breakout for the Tide. Oatis has completely transformed his body since arriving on campus, dropping from over 400 pounds to around 330.

Oatis could be special before it’s all said and done!

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Roll Tide Wire’s top 10 Alabama players entering the 2023 season

Roll Tide Wire’s top 10 Alabama football players entering the 2023 college football season!

Before you know it, the 2023 college football season will be here! In fact, at the time this article is being jotted down, we are just 108 days away from Sept. 2 when Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide host the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders to open up the season.

As we muddle through the offseason, the staff here at Roll Tide Wire thought we could get together and drop each of our top 10 players heading into the 2023 season.

I am sure everyone will completely agree with each of our assessments and that our lists will not cause any arguments around the water cooler.

Let’s jump right in!

5 second-year defensive players who could break out in 2023

Roll Tide Wire lists five second-year defensive players who could potentially break out in 2023 college football season!

We are just a little more than 100 days away from Nick Saban and the Alabama football team kicking the 2023 season off on Sept. 2 against Middle Tennessee State inside Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Even though the offseason can seem long and insufferable, is there really ever an offseason with all the outlets that produce non-stop content on the Crimson Tide? That’s why you can count on Roll Tide Wire to be there every step of the way.

Fans are always searching for the next guy on the team to step up and become a household name. Today we look at five second-year defensive players who could break out in the 2023 season.