⚡ CFB Dashboard

Keelon Russell won Alabama's starting QB job through the full camp process. In the second scrimmage, he recognized a late zero-pressure look, changed the protection and completed a key third-down red-zone throw; Ryan Grubb called his pre-snap development ahead of schedule.

Grubb graded Russell as good rather than great in the scrimmage, then great in the following two practices. The Week 1 priority is staying on schedule instead of forcing off-platform plays; Russell has final authority on protection calls while working with center Racin Delgatty.

Alabama's offensive line is nearly set: Jayvin Lockett has taken most first-team right-tackle reps, while Mal Waldrep and Will Sanders continue trading first-team work in one remaining competition.

WR Rico Scott has managed summer health concerns well and recently improved his contested catches and snap-to-snap physicality.

The tight-end room is a preseason strength: Marshall Pritchett and Kaleb Edwards have improved as blockers, while Danny Lewis and Josh Ford remain high-end in-line options and Jay Lindsey adds toughness and feel.