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USA Today
21 hours ago
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- USA Today
Projecting the rookie seasons for Alabama's 2025 NFL draft picks
This past spring, the Alabama Crimson Tide saw a total of seven players selected during the 2025 NFL draft, as well as a few others sign with professional teams in the days that followed as undrafted free agents. Since then, each of those players have participated in mini camps, and are now currently in training camp as we inch closer to the official start of the 2025 NFL season. Taking a deeper look at each name in particular, what potential role could each of Alabama's NFL rookies play during the 2025 season? Will some start from day one, or will each likely serve as depth options? Here is a current projection as to what each Alabama rookie's role is expected to be entering the 2025 NFL season. Jalen Milroe, Quarterback - Seattle Seahawks Selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round, Milroe is currently projected to enter his rookie NFL season as a backup. In Seattle, veteran Sam Darnold is cemented as the starting quarterback, along with Drew Lock likely No. 2 on the depth chart, which means that Milroe is third-string at best entering the season, making just how much, if any, action he sees in 2025 a question mark. Robbie Ouzts, Tight End - Seattle Seahawks Ouzts is a teammate of Milroe previously, as the former Alabama tight end was selected by Seattle in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL draft. The former Alabama tight end could find playing time very early this season with Seattle, as Ouzts could potentially be the Seahawks starting fullback as a rookie. CJ Dippre, Tight End - New England Patriots Dippre is the first Alabama rookie mentioned here who went undrafted this past spring, signing as a free agent with the New England Patriots. The former Alabama tight end is likely a depth option entering this season with the Patriots, and could potentially be a practice squad player. Tyler Booker, Offensive Guard - Dallas Cowboys Alabama's first player selected in the 2025 NFL draft, Booker, a first round pick, currently projects as a starter for the Dallas Cowboys along the offensive line in year one. As to what position that comes at, Booker will likely see time at either left or right guard. Tim Smith, Defensive Tackle - Indianapolis Colts Smith, selected in the sixth round by the Indianapolis Colts, is likely a depth option entering his first NFL season. As for how much time Smith could see, the former Alabama defensive tackle is likely a rotation option to begin the year. Que Robinson, Outside Linebacker - Denver Broncos Robinson was selected in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL draft, taken by the Denver Broncos. Entering year one with Denver, Robinson likely projects as a depth, or rotation, option at outside linebacker this season who should be used primarily in pass rushing situations. Jihaad Campbell, Inside Linebacker - Philadelphia Eagles Campbell was the second of those two aforementioned Alabama first round picks, landing with the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles at pick No. 31 overall. Sitting behind the likes of Nakobe Dean and Zach Baun on the depth chart, Campbell might not necessarily begin the season as a starter, but will undoubtedly play significant snaps this year as a rookie. Malachi Moore, Safety - New York Jets Moore was selected in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL draft, landing with the New York Jets. The former Alabama safety might not start for New York this season, but will still likely see action as a backup, while also a special teams option. James Burnip, Punter - New Orleans Saints Concluding with Burnip, the former Alabama went undrafted this past spring, signing as a free agent with the New Orleans Saints. Burnip will compete for the Saints starting job in training camp. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
USA Today
14-07-2025
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- USA Today
Looking back, Sam Darnold has still earned the Seahawks an 'A' grade in free agency
The Seattle Seahawks shook up their quarterback room in March. They signed Sam Darnold to a three-year, $100.5 million contract days after trading Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders. The move drew positive reviews initially. It looks even better now. Darnold's contract isn't fully guaranteed, and the Seahawks can cut him with a post-June 1 designation next year that would save them $27.5 million. If they're comfortable with rookie quarterback Jalen Milroe's development, this contract could be perfect for Seattle, says Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report. The deal looks even better now. Signing Darnold, who could start for another decade or more, was a low-risk, high-reward move. Seattle then got itself a developmental Plan B when it drafted Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe in Round 3. Milroe may be on the unpolished side but has the ceiling of an elite dual-threat quarterback in the mold of Lamar Jackson—who head coach Mike Macdonald saw plenty of as the Baltimore Ravens' defensive coordinator. If Darnold maintains his Pro Bowl form in Seattle, great. At worst, he'll give the Seahawks time to develop and evaluate Milroe while examining options in future draft classes. Knox gave the signing an "A", an upgrade from his colleague Gary Davenport, who gave the signing an "A-" initially after the signing. It feels like another fair deal for Darnold. If he outperforms expectations, he could set himself up for an extension from the Seahawks or earn an even bigger payday from another team if Seattle wants to move on to Milroe. Darnold is still only 28, and he possesses all the physical attributes needed in an NFL quarterback.
Time of India
05-07-2025
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- Time of India
Seahawks could target Pittsburgh QB Eli Holstein in 2026 NFL Draft amid uncertainty around Sam Darnold and Jalen Milroe
Eli Holstein could be Seattle's next QB target in 2026 (Image via: Getty Images) The Seattle Seahawks completely revamped their quarterback room in 2025, parting ways with veteran Geno Smith. In his place, they signed Sam Darnold to a three-year deal, drafted former Alabama standout Jalen Milroe in the third round, and also brought back Drew Lock via free agency, indicating a full reset at the most important position. Why Eli Holstein could be on Seattle's Radar in 2026 Despite the current trio, speculation about the Seahawks drafting another quarterback in 2026 is gaining traction. According to Pro Football Network's Max Dorsey, Seattle may use a third-round pick on Pittsburgh's Eli Holstein, a promising but unproven signal-caller who transferred from Alabama in 2024. Holstein, a 6-foot-4, 225-pound quarterback, put up decent numbers in his first season with Pittsburgh—throwing for 17 touchdowns and seven interceptions while completing 61.9% of his passes. He also showcased some mobility with three rushing scores. Though not yet a top-tier prospect, Holstein's size, arm strength, and ability to play within the pocket make him an intriguing Day 2 option for the 2026 NFL Draft. "Being Compared To Dan Marino..." Pitt Freshman QB Eli Holstein Is On Pace For A HISTORIC Season 👀 The Seahawks are clearly building a quarterback pipeline. Darnold is the present, but not necessarily the long-term answer. Milroe, while physically gifted, remains raw and inconsistent. If he flashes potential in his rookie season but fails to fully lock down the job, Seattle could find themselves looking for another developmental option next April. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 해외 대란 "특허성분" 바르자마자 주름/기미 안보인다!? 콜라겐 300배 "이것" 피부 재생 특허원료 Undo Holstein fits that mold—young, coachable, and with upside to eventually challenge for the starting role. Selecting another quarterback just a year after drafting Milroe could raise eyebrows. Teams typically give rookie quarterbacks more than one season to prove themselves, especially those taken in the top three rounds. If Milroe shows real growth, it's unlikely Seattle burns another Day 2 pick at the same position. Seattle has shown a willingness to stack talent at quarterback. With the NFL's increasing reliance on depth at the position and uncertainty around Darnold's long-term value, keeping options open makes strategic sense. Also Read: Joe Burrow opens up about how his childhood fashion was inspired by mom Robin in Netflix's Quarterback teaser In the end, Eli Holstein's development at Pittsburgh in 2025 will be key. If he puts together a breakout campaign, don't be surprised if his name starts buzzing in Seattle's draft war room come 2026. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
USA Today
30-06-2025
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- USA Today
Ranking the Top 15 Alabama athletes from 2024-25 school year
As with years prior, this past school year was a memorable one for the Alabama Crimson Tide athletic programs. Starting in the fall, Alabama's football program began a new era when Kalen DeBoer took over for long-time head coach Nick Saban, with the Crimson Tide then having a likely down season by finishing 9-4 overall to miss the College Football Playoff. Shifting to winter and spring, Alabama's men's and women's basketball teams then both made NCAA Tournament appearances once again, with the former coming one win shy of a return trip to the Final Four. The same can also be said for Alabama's baseball and softball teams, as both made the NCAA Tournament following strong regular seasons. Looking elsewhere at other sports as well, Alabama saw success there also, headlined by crowning individual national champions in track and field. Grouping all of those same sports together as well, just who were some of Alabama's greatest athletes during the 2024-25 school year? Here is a ranking of the Top 15 overall Alabama athletes from the 2024-25 school year, regardless of sport, starting with a few honorable mentions. HM. Zaay Green, Forward - Women's Basketball Green's first, and only, season at Alabama was a big one in 2024-25 where the forward averaged 15.7 points, five rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game across 33 games, while also shooting 46.7% from the field, 36.1% from three, and 65.4% at the free throw line. Green was also a third round pick in the 2025 WNBA draft. HM. Aaliyah Nye, Guard - Women's Basketball Nye started all 33 games for the Alabama women's basketball program in which she averaged 15.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.1 steals per game on 45.4% shooting from the field, as well as 83% at the free throw line. The Alabama guard also led the SEC with a 45.5 three-point percentage, and was a second round pick in the 2025 WNBA draft. HM. Labaron Philon, Guard - Men's Basketball Philon announced his arrival to Alabama in a big way during the 2024-25 season as a freshman, starting in 29-of-37 games to average 10.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.4 steals per game on 45.2% shooting from the field, as well as 31.5% from three and 76.7% at the free throw line. The guard was also a Freshman All-SEC selection. Now, let's get to the list of Alabama's greatest athletes from the 2024-25 school year, starting with No. 15. 15. Jalen Milroe, Quarterback - Football A team captain for Alabama, Milroe was one of college football's top running quarterbacks in 2024 by amassing 726 yards and 20 touchdowns on 168 attempts via the ground game, while also completing 64.3% of passes for 2,844 yards and a 16:11 TD:INT ratio across 13 games. Milroe was also a third round pick in the 2025 NFL draft. 14. Riley Quick, Right-Handed Pitcher - Baseball Quick was likely Alabama's top starting pitcher during the 2025 season, sporting an 8-3 record across 14 starts with a 3.92 ERA and a 70:24 K:BB ratio across 62 innings pitched, while also limiting opponents to a combined .263 AVG against. The right-hander was also a Second Team All-SEC selection. 13. Carson Ozmer, Right-Handed Pitcher - Baseball A newcomer to Alabama, Ozmer was one of college baseball's top closers during the 2025 season, sporting a 4-2 record with a 3.29 ERA, a 48:19 K:BB ratio, and leading the nation with 17 saves. Ozmer was also a First Team All-SEC selection, as well as a finalist for 2025 Stopper of the Year. 12. Kade Snell, Outfielder - Baseball Snell was one of Alabama's top hitters during the 2025 season, leading the Crimson Tide with a .363 AVG while also slashing .363/.464/.575 with 10 home runs and 52 RBI across 58 games. The outfielder was also a First Team All-SEC selection. 11. Kali Heivilin, Infielder - Softball Heivilin was by far Alabama softball's top power hitter in 2025, slashing .380/.475/.755 across 61 games with 15 home runs, 47 RBI, and four stolen bases. The Alabama infielder also sported a phenomenal 1.230 OPS, and was a Second Team All-SEC selection. 10. Audrey Vandagriff, Outfielder - Softball Vandagriff announced her arrival to Alabama softball in a big way this past season, slashing .392/.493/.574 across 61 games, 60 of which she started, along with six home runs, 33 RBI, and 50 stolen bases. The freshman outfielder also received First Team All-SEC honors. 9. Grant Nelson, Forward - Men's Basketball Nelson put the finishing touches on his Alabama basketball career in 2024-25 by averaging 11.5 points, 1.6 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game on 52.2% shooting from the field, along with 25.8% from three and 66.7% at the free throw line. Starting in 34-of-37 games, Nelson also led the Crimson Tide with 7.6 rebounds per game. 8. Sarah Ashlee Barker, Guard - Women's Basketball Barker was the top scorer for Alabama's women's basketball team this past season, averaging a career-high 18.2 points for the Crimson Tide along with 6.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and two steals per game on 51.4% shooting from the field to earn First Team All-SEC honors. The senior was also selected in the first round of the 2025 WNBA draft, and delivered one of Alabama's greatest single-game performances of the year. 7. Tyler Booker, Offensive Guard - Football A team captain for the Crimson Tide, Booker anchored Alabama's offensive line this past season at left guard where he allowed only 0.5 sacks with a team-high 92 knockdown blocks. Booker also received honors such as All-America and First Team All-SEC, and was a first round pick in the 2025 NFL draft. 6. Justin Lebron, Shortstop - Baseball The highest-ranking member of Alabama's baseball team, Lebron enjoyed a stellar sophomore season in 2025 that included a slash line of .316/.421/.636 with 18 home runs, 17 stolen bases, and a team-leading 72 RBI while starting all 59 games. As a result, Lebron received honors that included Second Team All-SEC and SEC All-Defensive Team. 5. Jihaad Campbell, Inside Linebacker - Football Campbell enjoyed a career-year as a junior this past fall for the Crimson Tide, leading Alabama with a team-high 117 tackles, along with 12 TFL, five sacks, one interception, and two forced fumbles. At season's end, Campbell racked up honors that included First Team All-SEC and Second Team All-America, while also a first round selection in the 2025 NFL draft. 4. Ryan Williams, Wide Receiver - Football Williams took the Alabama football world by storm during the 2024 season as a true freshman after reclassifying, as the former five-star hauled in a combined 48 receptions for 865 yards and eight touchdowns during his first sample size of collegiate action. Also rushing for two touchdowns, as well as making an impact on special teams, Williams ended his inaugural season at Alabama with numerous honors that featured Freshman All-America and First Team All-SEC. 3. Samuel Ogazi - Indoor, Outdoor Track and Field Alabama track and field lands two names within the top five, the first of which is Ogazi, who was dominant at times during the indoor-and-outdoor season's. Ogazi racked up multiple honors and accolades between the indoor and outdoor track and field season's, headlined by winning the outdoor 400m national championship. 2. Mark Sears, Guard - Men's Basketball The highest-ranking member of Alabama's men's basketball team, Sears was one of college basketball's top overall players, regardless of position, during the 2024-25 season where the graduate student guard averaged a combined 18.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game on 40.3% shooting from the field. Sears also shot 34.5% from three-point range, as well as 84.4% at the free throw line, while starting all 37 games, and racked up many honors along the way that included consensus All-America, Wooden Award finalist, and First Team All-SEC. 1. Doris Lemngole - Women's Cross Country/Indoor, Outdoor Track and Field Throughout the 2024-25 school year, there was arguably no athlete more dominant than Lemngole, coming across a trio of sports in cross country, indoor track and field, and outdoor track and field. Lemngole won a national title in cross country, indoor 5,000m, and outdoor steeplechase during the 2024-25 school year, among numerous other honors, and also recently broke a NCAA record. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
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Alabama Football: 2025 Crimson Tide Season Preview and Prediction
Alabama Football: 2025 Crimson Tide Season Preview and Prediction originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Alabama fans were willing to cut coach Kalen DeBoer some slack for a 9-4 debut season after he navigated a transition from Nick Saban that shocked players and sent some key pieces to the transfer portal. But there is only so much patience in Tuscaloosa, where winning national championships is the standard. There is greater comfort and stability around Alabama in 2025, but expectations have risen accordingly. Advertisement ORDER NOW: Athlon Sports 2025 College Football Preview Guide More SEC team previews: Arkansas | Auburn | Florida | Georgia | Kentucky LSU | Mississippi State | Missouri | Oklahoma | Ole Miss South Carolina | Tennessee | Texas | Texas A&M | Vanderbilt Alabama 2025 Season Preview and Prediction Previewing Alabama's Offense for 2025 Addition by subtraction? That's the question for Alabama as it transitions away from Jalen Milroe at quarterback after two seasons. Milroe's electric running ability, especially in the red zone, was a staple of the Tide's offense the past two seasons. But the passing game was inconsistent and a far cry from what Bryce Young, Mac Jones and Tua Tagovailoa had produced in previous seasons. Advertisement Head coach Kalen DeBoer spent the spring evaluating his three options to replace Milroe — fourth-year junior Ty Simpson, third-year sophomore Austin Mack and 5-star freshman Keelon Russell — and said he wanted a 'playmaker' and not just a game manager. DeBoer is also reunited with offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, who called plays for a Washington attack that produced some of the nation's top passing numbers behind Michael Penix Jr. If Alabama can find a more capable passer to replace Milroe, it has one of the most talented receiver rooms in the country — led by superstar Ryan Williams — to catch those passes. Related: Ranking the SEC Coaches for 2025 Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams (2).Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images Previewing Alabama's Defense for 2025 Alabama returns much of its starting defense from last season, the result of several players opting out of the NFL Draft to play an additional year in college. That gives second-year coordinator Kane Wommack a solid base to build upon with a group that improved as the 2024 season progressed. Alabama's defense struggled in a loss to Vanderbilt last season, but it was hard to blame that side of the ball for losses against Tennessee, Oklahoma or Michigan. Advertisement Getting linebacker Deontae Lawson (torn ACL) and safety Keon Sabb (broken foot) back after season-ending injuries will be a big boost for a unit that is loaded with veterans and potential 2026 NFL Draft picks. Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Deontae Lawson (0).Steve Roberts-Imagn Images Previewing Alabama's Specialists for 2025 Alabama will have a new group of specialists in 2025. Replacing James Burnip, who became one of the nation's best punters, will be the biggest challenge, and the Tide plucked Colorado School of Mines punter Blake Doud from Division II as one option. Conor Talty, one of the nation's top high school kickers two years ago, will get his chance for Alabama after sitting behind Will Reichard and then Graham Nicholson the past two seasons. Cal transfer David Bird is the new long-snapper. National Ranking: 8 More SEC team previews: Arkansas | Auburn | Florida | Georgia | Kentucky LSU | Mississippi State | Missouri | Oklahoma | Ole Miss South Carolina | Tennessee | Texas | Texas A&M | Vanderbilt Advertisement Related: College Football Rankings: Projecting the Top 25 Teams for 2025 Related: Athlon Sports 2025 College Football Preview Magazine Available Now Related: SEC Coaches Talk Anonymously About Conference Foes for 2025 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
