Alabama’s linebacker depth was challenged in Week 5. An injury to starting middle linebacker and defensive signal-caller Deontae Lawson thrust Trezmen Marshall and Jihaad Campbell into larger roles. Further down the depth chart, Lawson’s absence also created an opportunity for a former five-star recruit.
During pregame warmups, redshirt freshman Jeremiah Alexander was seen with the inside linebackers. Alexander had previously been listed on the depth chart as a second-team outside linebacker with Keanu Koht behind Chris Braswell. On Monday, UA head coach Nick Saban described Alexander’s move and if it would be permanent.
“I think it’s something we’ve been considering,” said Saban. “Jeremiah was developing nicely as an outside backer. Wasn’t getting to play much, so the injury kind of enhanced this is the right time to do this. I think it could be good for us in the future.”
Alexander was a four-star recruit in the class of 2019 from in-state powerhouse Thompson…
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