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Alabama football 2025 season preview, predictions: Fatutoa Henry
When it comes to potential instant-impact players in the Alabama Crimson Tide's 2025 recruiting class, defensive lineman Fatutoa Henry is certainly a name to know. Coming to Alabama via junior college, Henry is an experienced player at the collegiate level, but much of that didn't come in the FBS. However, Henry did originally begin his collegiate career with a team that is currently in the SEC, and now looks to breakout at the Division-I level after returning to the FBS this past offseason in Alabama's recruiting class. Here is everything you need to know about Alabama defensive lineman Fatutoa Henry entering the 2025 season. Fatutoa Henry player information Position: Defensive Line Jersey Number: No. 14 Height: 6'4 Weight: 268 Class: Redshirt Junior Hometown: Lawndale, California High School: Leuzinger Fatutoa Henry career stats While new to Alabama this season, Henry is a familiar face to college football who originally began his career back in 2022 at Oklahoma prior to spending the last two seasons at Cerritos College in California. Redshirting at Oklahoma, Henry appeared in 16 games across the 2023-24 seasons where he posted a combined 63 tackles, 13.5 TFL, 5.5 sacks, and one fumble recovery. Fatutoa Henry 2024 stats Henry's 2024 season was spent at Cerritos College in California, his second with the program. Across six games last season, Henry had 20 tackles, six TFL, two sacks, and a fumble recovery. Fatutoa Henry recruiting ranking Coming out of high school, Henry was considered as the nation's No. 401 overall player in the 2022 recruiting class, per the 247Sports Composite rankings, prior to attending Oklahoma for a season. Rated a four-star prospect, Henry was also considered the No. 33 overall edge rusher in the class, as well as the No. 29 player in the state of California where he attended Leuzinger High School. Prior to Alabama, Henry was ranked as the nation's No. 2 overall JUCO prospect in the 2025 class, per 247Sports, as well as the No. 2 JUCO defensive lineman. A four-star prospect who committed to Alabama in Oct. 2024 where he flipped his commitment from Mississippi State, Henry was also considered the No. 1 JUCO prospect in California where he attended Cerritos College. Fatutoa Henry 2025 season outlook Similar to teammate Steve Bolo Mboumoua, could Henry make an immediate impact as a junior college addition for Alabama this season? When looking at Henry's potential impact in 2025, the redshirt junior could potentially line up at multiple spots along Alabama's defensive front, most notably at bandit. However, Henry is not currently expected to start with returning starter LT Overton back in 2025, meaning that the JUCO addition is likely a depth option to begin the season. However, Henry should still see some action in 2025, and could potentially emerge into a larger role as the season goes along. Fatutoa Henry 2025 season prediction 2025 Prediction: 10 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 1 sack Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion. This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Alabama football 2025 preview, predictions: Fatutoa Henry
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2 days ago
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Man shot, killed inside Lawndale 7-Eleven store
A man died inside of a 7-Eleven store in Lawndale after being shot on Sunday night, authorities said. Deputies with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department responded to reports of a man suffering from gunshot wounds inside the store at about 8:05 p.m. The department said the store was located on the 15800 block of Prairie Avenue. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. He's yet to be identified as of Monday morning. Authorities didn't immediately identify a suspect. It's not clear what led up to the shooting. The investigation was still ongoing as of Monday morning.
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2 days ago
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Investigation underway after man shot to death in South Bay neighborhood
A man was shot to death inside of a 7-Eleven store in Lawndale on Sunday night. The shooting happened a little after 8 p.m. at the convenience store located in the 15800 block of Prairie Drive, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Deputies arrived and found one man suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. He was declared dead at the scene by paramedics. The victim has not yet been identified. There was no information immediately available on the motive or suspects involved in the shooting. SkyCal flew over the 7-Eleven shortly after the incident was reported, where deputies could be seen surveying the area. The entrance to the store was blocked off by yellow tape. Anyone who knows more is asked to contact LASD's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
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6 days ago
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Is Tuli Tuipulotu the next Joey Bosa for the Chargers? Edge rusher 'does it all'
Tuli Tuipulotu is still finding his voice. Naturally, he speaks through force on the field — a relentless pass rusher with a patented spin move that is disruptive to most offenses. Yet the third-year edge rusher for the Chargers remains reserved and soft-spoken in the locker room, still growing into his presence. 'He's a quiet dude,' said Khalil Mack. 'But when he speaks up, everybody listens.' In the past, the homegrown talent — a Lawndale High product who played just 10 minutes from the Chargers' facility — identified himself as an 'underdog.' Now, he's coming into his own vocally, stepping out of that label and doing it so convincingly that Mack, a future Hall of Famer, wants even more from him. Read more: With Mike Williams gone, Quentin Johnston confident he can deliver for Chargers 'When we're on the field, signals being called on the sidelines, he kind of calls it,' Mack added. 'He's always been that guy anyway. Just to hear him speak in the room and speak in a group, amongst the defense, everybody hears him loud and clear.' Since his rookie year, Tuipulotu has filled in as a spot starter. But with franchise stalwart Joey Bosa's departure to Buffalo in the offseason, Tuipulotu could be primed for a breakout season, becoming a central piece in what was the top-ranked defense last season. Even with more snaps and higher expectations, his standard hasn't changed. 'I've been starting since my rookie year, and if that's my role this year, then it's going to feel the same,' Tuipulotu said. 'I don't think it's anything different from what I've been doing.' What has changed is Tuipulotu's role as a leader. Read more: Chargers got more 'Tongan Power' than expected when they drafted Tuli Tuipulotu 'That comes with credibility,' he said. 'You can't just talk and not have stuff to back you up. I wouldn't say I've been talking too much, but I've been talking enough.' Last season, Tuipulotu boosted his credibility by filling in for Mack, who missed time because of an injury, and Bosa, who could never get fully healthy when trying to return from injury. Despite starting just nine games, Tuipulotu logged 732 defensive snaps — a heavy workload that showcased his rising potential. He led the Chargers with 8½ sacks and emerged as a key piece of a defense that ranked top seven in total sacks (46). The conversation now shifts to Tuipulotu's ceiling. With Bosa gone, he'll take over a starting role and see a major uptick in snaps. Still, defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and veterans such as Mack remain measured — careful not to pile too much pressure or expectation on the 22-year-old. Even so, those around him can't help but be impressed by his playmaking ability and growing comfort in Year 2 of Minter's system. 'The really good players — can they do what you want them to do, but also have that little magic where sometimes they go outside of their realm and make a play?' Minter said. 'They've always been that way, and he can be that.' Opposite him on the edge, Mack says he is 'taking all the steps and is playing all the different roles — inside, outside, dropping [into coverage]. He does it all.' 'I want to see him ball and make plays this year,' Mack added. 'Not putting too much on him. I know what I expect from him this year … [It's] just letting it happen naturally, just putting the action to it and not speaking on it too much.' Early in his career, Tuipulotu's versatility kept him on the field, particularly on special teams — a role that might now take a back seat despite his influence. As a backup, he logged 339 snaps on kickoff and field-goal units, second most on the team. While Tuipulotu stays willing to contribute wherever needed, his coaches remain cautious, careful not to overextend him or slow his defensive development. Read more: With Chargers back in San Diego, players hope to win back their traditional fan base 'You wish you could clone and have a bunch of him,' special teams coach Ryan Ficken said. 'But there's some give and take. Now you gotta take [his starting role] into consideration. … He wants to do it all. He wants to play on all those phases, and it's just going to depend on the situation.' Those around Tuipulotu are noticing his growing confidence — through his actions on the field and his voice off it. Building that confidence has been a key focus early in training camp, and he aims to carry it through the season. With his elevated responsibilities, confidence will be key to his success as he steps into a new position that comes with leadership expectations and greater demands. For now, though, he isn't making it bigger than it needs to be. 'It's a game,' Tuipulotu said, nonchalantly. 'It's not hard to go out there and do your best. This is what we do. This is what we love to do.' Get the best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond from our newsletter The Sports Report. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
CBS News
05-07-2025
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Chicago man charged with stealing car with baby in back seat on West Side
Car stolen with baby in back seat on West Side of Chicago Car stolen with baby in back seat on West Side of Chicago Car stolen with baby in back seat on West Side of Chicago A man was charged with stealing a vehicle with a 7-month-old child in the back seat on the city's West Side. Jeremy Ochoa, 38, was arrested Thursday morning by Vehicular Hijacking Task Force members. He was charged with felony counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking and aggravated kidnapping. Chicago police said he was identified as the offender who, less than 2 hours earlier, took a vehicle from a 36-year-old woman and fled the scene with a 7-month-old girl still in the vehicle in the 1200 block of South Independence Boulevard in the city's Lawndale neighborhood. The car was found a short time later near a church on the 800 block of West Roosevelt Road, and Ochoa was taken into custody. The baby is in good condition and was taken to the University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital for observation. Ochoa is scheduled to appear in court on Saturday. The video above is from a previous report.
