re: Bama Football Tidings

Since everyone else’s picture has been posted…

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I was told Harradine has a scholarship offer. He is a big kid, and I believe got hurt making a tackle. I understand some schools backed off after his injury, but Ala didnt think it was a big deal.

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Interesting. Maybe Talty and Harradine could split the kicking duties (punter, field goals, kick offs).

Five Alabama Football Players Receive Associated Press All-America Recognition

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. received Associated Press First Team All-America honors Monday, while defensive back Brian Branch was named to the second team and Jahmyr Gibbs (AP), Kool-Aid McKinstry (DB) and Jordan Battle (S) each garnered third-team recognition.

If he is on all 5 All-American teams is he not unanimous???? That will be 5 for 5 regardless of the position.

McShay's First Round Bama Mock Draft

1. Houston Texans (1-11-1)

Bryce Young, QB, Alabama

According to ESPN's FPI, the Texans have an 82.6% chance to land the top pick. And considering their 25.7 Total QBR is better than just the Panthers this season, there shouldn't be any surprise about their intentions here. Houston simply has to upgrade on Davis Mills/Jeff Driskel, and Young -- my QB1 in the class -- can be the franchise building block it desperately needs.

Scouts will knock Young's frame (he's listed at 6-foot), but there is no debating his high-level processing ability, excellent ball placement to all three levels of the field and mobility when forced to go off schedule. He has regularly lifted a lackluster offensive supporting cast in Alabama this season, and he can do it again with the Texans. Plus, he'd be matched up again with John Metchie III, the former Bama receiver who missed his rookie season while being treated for leukemia but caught 96 balls from Young in 2021.

3. Chicago Bears (3-10)
Will Anderson Jr., OLB, Alabama

Bears GM Ryan Poles would be thrilled with this scenario. Chicago is another trade-back candidate here, because Stroud is still out there. But then again, my No. 1 prospect is still available. After dealing away Khalil Mack and Robert Quinn, the Bears need edge rushers, and Anderson is explosive, instinctive and overpowering. Over the past two seasons, he has averaged more than a sack per game (27.5) and has piled up 56 tackles for loss and 131 pressures. That kind of production would be welcomed to a defense that has just 16 sacks this season (last in the NFL).

18. Seattle Seahawks (7-6)
Brian Branch, S, Alabama

It's all defense in Round 1 for Seattle, after it took Jalen Carter at No. 2 -- and Branch can impact every area of that side of the ball. You'll see him down near the line of scrimmage trying to make a run stop, blitzing through gaps, holding up in coverage and showcasing his range and instincts on the back end. He fits this system and would be a great complement to rookie corners Tariq Woolen and Coby Bryant. Jamal Adams is turning 28 next season, while Quandre Diggs will be 30, so adding to the safety room would be prudent. But Branch has played quite a bit of slot corner, and that's where I'd expect him to make an impact early in his career

24. Denver Broncos (via 9-4 SF/MIA)
Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama

This is a tough one. The defense is solid, Denver doesn't really need another receiver, and Russell Wilson is locked in as the quarterback. I'd love to get the Broncos another offensive tackle, but there's a decent drop-off in talent there after Broderick Jones. Gibbs is pretty intriguing, even for a three-win team. My 20th-ranked prospect, he's elusive with burst in and out of cuts and is a very effective pass-catcher out of the backfield. Gibbs not only rushed for 850 yards so far this season but also caught 42 passes. He could make the sort of impact we see regularly from Alvin Kamara and Dalvin Cook. And while Javonte Williams will return after tearing his right knee's ACL and LCL, it remains to be seen how effective he'll be off that injury while entering the third season of his four-year rookie deal.

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Back off, Texans. Garbage franchise

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I disagree. They were decent until BoB was given the ability to make roster moves. BoB is the reason they have such a depleted roster. The good thing is, they have draft picks.

I would argue that Will’s disappearance in big games is the reason he shouldn’t be anybody’s All American. Consensus or otherwise. I would rather have another Ryan Anderson than Will Anderson.

I have no problem with your preference, as Ryan Anderson was incredible for us, one of my favorite Bama players ever, but the fact that Will put up the stats he did in a "down year" for him kind of speaks to what kind of talent he is.

I think that the defense this season was doomed from the start with what Golding was running. So many important plays he basically took some of our best players out of the plays with the calls. At least that is what it seemed like.

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Charlie Potter@Charlie_Potter·1h
Landing on the AFCA All-America Team, Will Anderson becomes the first-ever, multi-year unanimous All-American in UA football history

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