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With the 2026 fall camp underway, Alabama’s coaching staff is sorting through competitions at quarterback, running back, the offensive line and defensive spots, setting the stage for a potentially transformative season.
With established starters and a wave of promising freshmen, the Crimson Tide’s defensive backfield looks set to remain a strength heading into the next season.
Alabama expects its secondary to be a major strength in 2026, but the staff must decide on roles, versatility and the readiness of newcomers like Jorden Edmonds.
Braylen Gibbs, a Knoxville native and former Vanderbilt commit, announced his pledge to Alabama after an unofficial visit, highlighting the Tide's continued dominance in early recruiting.