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Yhonzae Pierre

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Alabama’s Linebacker Corps Faces Crucial Questions Ahead of 2026 Season

Alabama’s defense enters the 2026 season with a thin linebacker corps, having lost several key veterans from the previous year. Senior edge rusher Yhonzae Pierre returns as the team’s most productive pass rusher, having posted 14½ tackles for loss and eight sacks in 2025, putting him in position to become the first Crimson Tide player to reach double‑digit sacks since Dallas Turner in 2023. At the heart of the middle of the defense, Caleb Woodson brings the most extensive playing experience of any Alabama linebacker, having logged 152 career tackles across 35 games at Virginia Tech before joining the Crimson Tide. Coaches are evaluating a handful of candidates to fill the second middle linebacker slot, including third‑year players Cayden Jones and the emerging Reese, as well as second‑year options such as Luke Metz, Duke Johnson II and Abduall Sanders Jr., while five‑star freshman Xavier Griffin also commands attention. The overall lack of depth in the middle of the unit has become a focal point of spring practice discussions, as the staff works to blend returning talent with new transfers and freshmen before the season begins.

Jun 26, 2026

2026 All-America College Football Team Unveiled, SEC Leads with Record Selections

Athlon Sports has revealed the 2026 All‑America College Football Team, a preseason snapshot that projects the brightest talents who will shape the next season. The list, determined by a combination of career statistics, award history and expected on‑field impact, showcases a record‑setting presence from the SEC, which accounts for 48 of the 2026 honorees.

Jun 24, 2026

SEC Draft Outlook

ESPN's latest ranking shows Texas with nine prospects, Alabama and LSU each with four, while Georgia follows with seven. The data highlights a concentrated talent pool in the Southeast, though the overall picture remains incomplete.

Jun 14, 2026

Alabama Crimson Tide Gear Up for 2026 Season Amid Shifting Power Rankings

After an 11‑win 2025 campaign that returned Alabama to the College Football Playoff, the Crimson Tide enter their third year under Kalen DeBoer with a revamped offensive line and a defense seeking new playmakers. Analysts place them seventh in the SEC, sandwiched between Tennessee and LSU, and predict a season opener against East Carolina on Sept. 5.

Jun 9, 2026