Alabama defensive lineman Keon Keeley goes through spring practice for the Crimson Tide. Photo credit: Alabama Athletics
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Alabama’s updated roster reveals plenty of intriguing nuggets about the team as fall camp grows closer.
Clint Lamb
Jul 13, 2025 12:36 PM EDT
Alabama is getting ready to kickoff fall camp in a couple of weeks, and with SEC Media Days set to get underway on Monday, it was time for yet another roster update with that release coming on Sunday morning. Below, we break down some of the more noteworthy changes and what it means for the Crimson Tide.
No. 0 – LB Deontae Lawson (6-2, 228) -2
Went from 239 pounds last year down 230 in the spring after his season-ending injury. Now it looks like he’s dropped even more weight, but it’s miniscule. Lawson has played in this range in previous seasons, so while he does look a little light compared to last year, hopefully it won’t affect his play much.
No. 4 – WOLF Qua Russaw (6-2, 243) +2
Dropped from 251 all the way down to 241 in the spring. The two pounds of added weight shouldn’t make for a big difference either way, but I still believe he’ll be much more explosive in 2025 after recovering from his lower-body injury and dropping eight pounds compared to last season. Russaw could be heading for a breakout year in Tuscaloosa.
No. 4 – RB Daniel Hill (6-1, 244) +2
Once again, not a substantial amount of weight gained after going from 241 pounds as a freshman to 242 in the spring, but for a running back that’s already massive, he just keeps getting bigger and bigger. If this weight holds, I believe he’d be the heaviest Alabama running back in quite some time, as even Derrick Henry only maxed out at 242 prior to his junior season.
No. 7 – HUSKY DaShawn Jones (6-0, 190) +2
Jones continues to prepare for life as a full-time inside defensive back. After mostly playing on the perimeter at 185 pounds last season, the Wake Forest transfer added three pounds during the spring to get up to 188. Now he’s sitting at 190, which still isn’t as big as previous Huskies or Stars (in Nick Saban’s defense), but he makes up for it with extreme physicality.
No. 8 – WR Jalen Hale (6-1, 197) +5
Hale was 188 last year and got up to 192 in the spring. Now, he’s sitting closer to 200 pounds as he continues to work back to 100% following a severe knee injury last spring. Hale already plays bigger than his size would indicate, but now he’s getting closer to looking more like a traditional X-receiver, just with a little less length. He’ll be a part of the rotation this fall.
No. 12 – QB Keelon Russell (6-3, 194) +2
Only two pounds added since the spring, but every little bit helps as Russell gets ready for his first season at Alabama. Was listed at 175 during his senior year of high school, so he’s now added close to 20 pounds since then. That’s encouraging, as many worried his lean frame could cause durability issues. Wouldn’t be surprised if he ended up somewhere between 205-210 before it’s all said and done.
No. 14 – BANDIT Fatutoa Henry (6-4, 268) +20
Now we’re talking. Henry has had more of a Bandit skillset, but he was around 220-222 on the JUCO level. After gaining around 25 pounds in the spring (248), he’s now added another 20 to his lengthy frame. That puts him in a needed range to chip in as a Bandit/heavy end in Kane Wommack’s scheme.
No. 15 – LB Duke Johnson (6-1, 225) +5
Johnson brings surprising length and much-needed athleticism to Alabama’s off-ball linebacker room, but there were concerns about his size (played between 200-205 during his senior season of high school). After getting up to 220 in the spring, he’s added another five pounds, which should help him hold up in the SEC. He could take some time to develop, but there’s upside on special teams in Year 1.
No. 17 – WR Lotzeir Brooks (5-9, 191) +3
For only being 5-9, I’m surprised Brooks continues to add weight. Went from 170 as a senior to 188 in the spring, and now he’s gotten north of 190. The guy is electric though, and his added size (assuming it doesn’t affect his twitch or explosiveness) will help him be a volume slot who has to work over the middle of the field for Alabama.
No. 17 – BANDIT/IDL Kelby Collins (6-4, 275) -10
This one is surprising, and could be an indicator of Collins’ role in 2025. After playing both outside (as a freshman) and inside (as a sophomore) at Florida, he checked in at 285 pounds back in the spring. Then we noticed that he was mostly playing inside during the A-Day practice. I’m sure Collins will be an inside-out option for Alabama, but I was starting to think he’d primarily be an interior player. Maybe dropping 10 pounds means he’ll be more of a Bandit and only get situational work inside. We’ll see.
No. 18 – DB Bray Hubbard (6-2, 213) +5
Hubbard has now gained close to 10 pounds from a season ago. On the other hand, fellow safety Keon Sabb has gone from 205 to 204, so not much of a difference. The bigger safety won’t automatically be the primary box guy, but with that said, it could be an indication. Don’t be surprised if Hubbard is your Rover/strong safety while Sabb is your high/free safety. They’re pretty interchangeable though.
No. 18 – TE Marshall Pritchett (6-5, 248) +13
Whoa, this is quite the change. Pritchett was somewhere between 211-215 his senior year, but he has continued to add mass to his frame. Got up to around 220-225 during the recruiting process before signing with Alabama in December, then he was listed at 235 during the spring. Now he’s sitting at 248 pounds, which should help him hold up better physically as a freshman. I still believe he’ll be more of a move, H-option like Josh Cuevas.
No. 20 – WOLF Jah-Marien Latham (6-3, 262) -3
When Latham made the permanent switch from Bandit to Wolf, the hope was for him to be somewhere in the 250-255 range. He was 278 at the time and dropped down to 265 in the spring, so he’s now lost another three pounds. Will he be able to hit his goal before the season? Maybe, maybe not, but he’s in a much better position to play Wolf now than he was after making the change towards the end of 2024.
No. 31 – BANDIT Keon Keeley (6-5, 282) +2
With Collins and LT Overton (down from 280 to 278) dropping weight and Keeley putting on a couple of pounds, the former five-star recruit is now the heaviest Bandit on Alabama’s roster. I have to be honest, I didn’t see that coming. Not only does Keeley look more physically ready, but he’s made strides in the weight room and in the playbook. Don’t be surprised if he contributes in 2025.
No. 71 – IOL Kam Dewberry (6-4, 332) -13
This weight loss had to happen. Dewberry played a little too heavy (335) at Texas A&M, and then reported to Alabama weighing 345 pounds. Now he sits down at 332, which should help his functionality and conditioning. He’s in a heated battle with Geno VanDeMark to take over for Tyler Booker at left guard, but I’d say he’s the favorite right now.
No. 74 – OT Kadyn Proctor (6-7, 366) +6
Easily the most discouraging development in the latest roster update. I wouldn’t say it was unexpected when you consider that Proctor was limited all throughout the spring and wasn’t able to do much, but he was still too heavy at 369 last year before dropping to 360 in the spring. The hope (for me, at least) was to see him get down in the 350-355 range at least. Instead, he’s heading in the opposite direction. Maybe that’ll change before Week 1.
No. 77 – IOL Jaeden Roberts (6-5, 327) +2
After playing last season at 310, it’s nice to see Roberts continuing to bulk back up. His weight has fluctuated back and forth throughout his career. Between getting back north of 325 and getting back to full strength, he should be able to create a more consistent push in the run game. He’s an underrated element on Alabama’s offense entering 2025 and should be key in helping Wilkin Formby’s development at right tackle.
No. 78 – OT Jackson Lloyd (6-7, 318) +7
Lloyd is getting closer to an ideal weight range for a 6-foot-7 tackle. He played well below 300 pounds back in high school, but had gotten up to 311 during the spring. He was still considered a little lean though, so anywhere between 320-330 is exactly where he needs to be. He’s getting closer. The top-50 freshman could end up being a key depth piece along Alabama’s offensive line.
No. 80 – TE Josh Cuevas (6-3, 256) +4
I shared a picture of Cuevas on X about a month ago, and it had looked like he had added some weight. Still considered a catch-first tight end, but going from 251 last season to 256 now should help him as a blocker, especially now that he’ll be asked to be more of a complete tight end as a the primary option at the position.
No. 92 – IDL Jeremiah Beaman (6-4, 314) +2
Beaman only added another two pounds since the spring, but his transformation from a 260-pound strongside defensive end as a senior to the 314-pound nose at Alabama in just over a year is nothing short of incredible. Tim Keenan III will continue to be the starter, but Beaman’s presence will provide the Tide with a top-notch rotational piece.
No. 94 – IDL Edric Hill (6-3, 282) +2
Another one who added minimal weight, but it’s nice to see Hill continue to move in the right direction. After playing last year as a 275-pound defensive tackle, the extra seven pounds should help him hold up better against the run. More of a twitched-up interior pass rusher who will rotate with James Smith at defensive tackle. Keenan, Smith, Beaman and Hill will make up the top four interior guys, but who will be the fifth?
WR Aeryn Hampton, formerly known as Bubba Hampton, is switching to the No. 6 after wearing the No. 21 last season.
Summer enrollee Kaleb Edwards is far-and-away the biggest TE on Alabama’s roster, standing 6-6, 264 pounds.
West Virginia transfer TE Jack Sammarco wasn’t nearly as big as I thought he’d be (6-5, 252). Thought he’d be around 270.
Transfer TE Brody Dalton was in the correct range, standing 6-5, 251 after being 250 at Troy.
Freshman DL London Simmons is up to 303 pounds. I think he’ll be a nose for Alabama, providing depth behind Keenan, Beaman and possible Steve Mboumoua.
Freshman CB Chuck McDonald checked in at 6-1, 194 pounds for his Alabama roster debut.
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