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C.J. Mosley - LB - Crimson Tide

Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay tweeted he is gaining appreciate for Alabama senior LB C.J. Mosley's range and motor with each tape he watches.

"Mosley's sideline shove of A&M's Manziel to prevent 1st down, and his recognition/pursuit of UGA screen (1st half) are two signature plays," McShay added. We consider Mosley an absolute stud and he could end up with a top five grade in next year's draft, even if he is not selected in that area.
Source: Todd McShay on Twitter
Jun 15 - 10:14 AM
A.J. McCarron - QB - Crimson Tide

A conference commissioner told CBS Sports' Jeremy Fowler that the college football playoff selection committee could include the presence of NFL scouts.

"It would not surprise me if there are one or more individuals who have at one time been NFL scouts," MAC commissioner Jon Steinbrecher said. "That's just me spitballing though." It is an interesting development, and the obvious positive is that NFL scouts watch a large amount of college film during the season. We think there are a few setbacks, including scouts focusing only on their area of the country and on specific prospects on teams, but it might be better than letting in voters who don't watch the games at all.
Source: CBS Sports
Jun 6 - 10:36 AM
Phillip Ely - QB - Crimson Tide

Alabama backup redshirt sophomore QB Phillip Ely is expected to transfer to Toledo.

Ely tweeted the following: "Ready to make a change in my life for the better and I thank everyone who has supported me through this process. Go Rockets!" Ely had been running as the Crimson Tide's third string quarterback, with Blake Sims backing up A.J. McCarron. The redshirt sophomore will have to sit out the 2013 season, but will have two seasons of eligibility remaining after that.
Source: Ryan Bass on Twitter
May 29 - 12:08 PM
Cyrus Kouandjio - T - Crimson Tide

Alabama junior T Cyrus Kouandjio reminds NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah of Michael Oher coming out of college.

Jeremiah says Kouandjio has "excellent frame/power" and is a good but not great athlete. He did add that the Crimson Tide blocker is more consistent, which certainly helps. Oher was forced to move to the right side due to his lack of consistent mirror skills, but proved to be much more talented on that side of the formation. Jeremiah did not specify if Kouandjio will have the same fate.
Source: Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter
May 29 - 9:48 AM
Cyrus Kouandjio - T - Crimson Tide

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah believes Alabama junior LT Cyrus Kouandjio is a stud.

Kouandjio has "quick feet" and "strong hands" while looking "powerful in (the) run game" but the junior needs to work on his pad level, according to Jeremiah. The Crimson Tide lost plenty of talent along their offensive line to the NFL, and Kouandjio is now the top dog.
Source: Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter
May 28 - 3:21 PM
A.J. McCarron - QB - Crimson Tide

After breaking down Alabama senior QB A.J. McCarron's tape, NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah believes the Crimson Tide quarterback makes quick decisions.

As for other positives, Jeremiah added that McCarron has great touch and clean feet. On the other hand, he suffers from average velocity and a long delivery. We aren't ready to call McCarron anything more than a game manager at this point until he elevates the talent around him.
Source: Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter
May 28 - 10:02 AM
Dee Hart - DB - Crimson Tide

After lining up at CB during spring activities, Alabama redshirt sophomore Dee Hart will likely stay at RB.

That assumption is from beat writer Andrew Gribble. The team is relatively young at both spots, but Hart's biggest concern should be his health. He missed the past two seasons due to major knee injuries.
Source: AL.com
May 22 - 11:08 AM
Ryan Kelly - C - Crimson Tide

Alabama redshirt sophomore C Ryan Kelly has been named to the Rimington watch list despite having zero career starts.

Kelly is obviously taking the place of savvy and versatile offensive lineman Barrett Jones. Kelly did see action in nine games in 2012, his only season of on-field collegiate experience. The Crimson Tide lost talent along their offensive line, but we expect them to reload.
Source: Rimington Trophy
May 21 - 12:40 PM
Danny Woodson - WR - Crimson Tide

Alabama redshirt sophomore WR Danny Woodson will transfer to South Alabama.

Woodson was suspended for spring practices after violating team rules. "We’re very excited about having Danny Woodson at South Alabama," South Alabama head coach Joey Jones said. "I really admired his play in high school and we wanted him very badly out of high school." Woodson only recorded one catch during his Alabama career.
Source: AL.com
May 21 - 10:08 AM
A.J. McCarron - QB - Crimson Tide

ESPN's Mel Kiper believes Alabama's A.J. McCarron is the No. 2 ranked QB among the senior class.

Clemson's Tajh Boyd ranks as the top senior prospect at the position. "But give McCarron credit, because he really can stretch defenses with his arm, and the fact that he doesn't make costly mistakes shouldn't just be labeled as a case where he's not allowed to take his shots," Kiper writes. David Fales, Logan Thomas, and Derek Carr round out the top five.
Source: ESPN
May 16 - 9:22 AM
LaMichael Fanning - DL - Crimson Tide

Alabama is counting on their sub-package players to help create a pass rush.

Sophomore LaMichael Fanning, redshirt freshman Dalvin Tomlinson and incoming freshman Jonathan Allen are expected to contribute in these packages. Despite winning the national title, Alabama did struggle to consistently pressure the quarterback, finishing with 35 sacks on the season.
Source: ESPN
May 9 - 12:18 PM
A.J. McCarron - QB - Crimson Tide

NFL Network's Buck Brooks ranks Alabama QB A.J. McCarron as the No. 8 overall prospect headed into the 2013 season.

"McCarron doesn't get enough credit for the Crimson Tide's back-to-back national titles, but scouts are starting to recognize his pro-ready game," Brooks writes. "McCarron is capable of making every throw in the book and could enter the NFL with 40 college starts under his belt." We still think there is a chance he is only a game manager.
Source: NFL.com
May 5 - 5:06 PM
A.J. McCarron - QB - Crimson Tide

Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay ranks Alabama QB A.J. McCarron as the No. 15 prospect for the 2014 NFL Draft

"McCarron has played his best in the Tide's biggest games, and he's much more than a game manager," McShay writes. "He flashes big-time anticipation and the ability to make NFL throws down the field. He's a better athlete than most seem to think, though we'd like to see more consistency out of him in 2013." There were times where McCarron looked like more than a game manager, but hopefully that turns into a common theme.
Source: ESPN
May 2 - 10:53 AM
Derrick Henry - RB - Crimson Tide

Alabama freshman RB Derrick Henry suffered a fractured tibia during the school's spring scrimmage.

Henry's high school coach added that surgery was performed and a plate was inserted. It appears as though Henry will be healthy enough to fully participate in the Crimson Tide's summer camp. The Alabama backfield is already packed with talent, and Henry likely won't be relied on during his freshman season.
Source: Tide Sports
May 1 - 9:26 AM
Michael Williams - TE - Crimson Tide

Lions selected Alabama TE Michael Williams with the No. 211 overall pick.

Williams (6-foot-5 3/4, 278) made 41 starts for the Crimson Tide, primarily working as an in-line blocker. He caught 24 passes for 183 yards (7.6 YPR) and four touchdowns as a senior. Williams ran a 5.19 forty at Alabama's Pro Day with a 25 1/2-inch vertical and 8-foot broad jump. All but bereft of athleticism, Williams will have to be a sixth offensive lineman to make it in the pros. Williams will try and earn a spot behind Brandon Pettigrew and Tony Scheffler.
Apr 27 - 5:51 PM

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