TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama returned to the practice field for its third spring practice ahead of the 2026 college football season. The media was allowed to view 13 minutes (three periods) for the Crimson Tide, getting our first look at the quarterback battle between Austin Mack and Keelon Russell, as well as the 43 newcomers to the Crimson Tide. We published what we saw from Alabama football’s practice.

 

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Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb spoke after practice, giving a glowing endorsement of left tackle Jackson Lloyd, who Grubb said was “the guy” for Alabama at left tackle. In other spots, the Tide has open competitions at receiver and in the running back room, looking to replace major production from last season in both those rooms.

 

Check out Thursday’s practice in a photo gallery from the University of Alabama, with good looks at the Tide’s linebackers, the quarterbacks, and newcomers in the secondary and along the defensive line!

 

Alabama Football’s Third Spring Practice of 2026

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The Crimson Tide will return to the practice field on Friday for its fourth spring practice before taking a week off for spring break. After spring break, Alabama returns to the practice field on Tuesday to continue spring practice.

 

Wyatt Fulton is the Tide 100.9 DME and Brand Manager, primarily covering Alabama Crimson Tide football and men’s basketball. For more Crimson Tide coverage, follow Wyatt on X (Formerly known as Twitter) at @FultonW_.

Alabama Football 2026 Spring Practice 2

Alabama Football took the field for day two of spring practice ahead of the 2026 season! Here are photos, provided by the University of Alabama, from day two of spring practice.

Gallery Credit: Wyatt Fulton

Sights From Alabama’s First Spring Practice of 2026

Gallery Credit: Wyatt Fulton