Projecting Alabama’s Week 1 Depth Chart Ahead of Fall Camp: Offense

While there is no true "offseason" in college football, the offseason is officially over, as teams begin fall camp this week in preparation for the opening weekend of college football on August 30. Among them, the Alabama Crimson Tide will start fall camp on Wednesday and will have 20 practices to finalize a depth chart and a game plan for its opening game against Florida State at the end of August.

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With just over a month until Alabama takes the field against Florida State, let's take a look at the Alabama roster and predict who the starters (and key reserves) will be for the 2025 football season for the Tide.

First, the offense.

Quarterback

Starter: Ty Simpson (R-Jr.)

Reserves: Austin Mack (R-So.), Keelon Russell (Fr.)

The question everyone wants an (official) answer to will be answered in a month: Who is Alabama's starting quarterback? The most likely candidate is Ty Simpson, who is entering year four at Alabama. While the talent is there for Mack and Russell to take the starting job, Simpson's experience in college football (16 career appearances) is the most of the three quarterbacks. Simpson has the arm talent to be successful in Kalen DeBoer/Ryan Grubb's offensive scheme, but will have to hold off talent behind him to get his first starting action. Ultimately, no coach wants their quarterback's first career start to come on the road, but if that's the hand they've been dealt, having a four-year veteran at the helm isn't a bad option at all.

Running Back

Starter: Jam Miller (Sr.)

Contributors: Richard Young (R-So.), Daniel Hill (So.), Dre Washington (R-Sr.)

Reserves: Kevin Riley (R-Fr.), AK Dear (Fr.)

Alabama has not had a 1,000-yard rusher since 2021, but the veterans in the room have a chance. Jalen Milroe commanded the lion's share of the yardage over the last two seasons, but with Ty Simpson as the quarterback, Alabama will lean on the running backs to churn yardage on the ground. Jam Miller returns for his senior season after totaling 668 yards last season, and with Justice Haynes now in Ann Arbor, Michigan, it paves the way for Richard Young to see an increase in carries. If Alabama needs more speed on the field, that's where Dre Washington could come into play. Daniel Hill is a physical runner who could help in goal-line and short-yardage situations.

Tight End

Starters: Josh Cuevas (R-Sr.), Danny Lewis Jr. (R-Jr.)

Contributors: Brody Dalton (R-Sr.), Jay Lindsey (R-Fr.)

Reserves: Jack Sammarco (So.), Marshall Pritchett (Fr.), Kaleb Edwards (Fr.)

Outside of quarterback, the tight end room is the least experienced on the offense, but the Tide has veteran players in pole position to take the reins. Josh Cuevas provides another receiving threat for Simpson, and Danny Lewis Jr. is a big body (6-foot-5, 254 pounds) that can help in the blocking game if need be. Lewis will likely be a red zone target for Alabama this season. Brody Dalton provides starting experience in the room after transferring in from Troy in the Spring.

Wide Receiver

Starters: Ryan Williams (So.), Germie Bernard (Sr.), Isaiah Horton (R-Jr.)

Contributors: Jalen Hale (R-So.), Rico Scott (R-Fr.), Cole Adams (R-So.), Jaylen Mbakwe (So.)

Reserves: Derek Meadows (Fr.), Lotzeir Brooks (Fr.), Bubba Hampton (R-Fr.)

It's no secret the talent in the wide receiver room. Ryan Williams and Germie Bernard return as the incumbent starters from last season, with Jalen Hale returning healthy and Isaiah Horton transferring in from Miami. There are a lot of mouths to feed in this wide receiver room, but that means Ty Simpson should have no issue finding an open target. Jaylen Mbakwe is the guy to keep an eye on in this room with his switch to wide receiver after last season. How impactful can he be in an already loaded room? Rico Scott also had a strong bowl game performance and generated buzz in spring practice.

If the Tide hopes to have its first 1000-yard receiver since 2021, this would be the room to do it.

Offensive Line

Starters: Kadyn Proctor (Jr.), Kam Dewberry (Sr.), Parker Brailsford (R-Jr.), Jaeden Roberts (R-Sr.), Wilkin Formby (R-So.)

Contributors: Geno VanDeMark (R-Sr.), Roq Montgomery (R-So.), Olaus Alinen (R-So.)

Reserves: Arkel Anugwom (R-So.), Williams Sanders (R-Fr.), Joseph Ionata (R-Fr.), Casey Poe (R-Fr.), Jackson Lloyd (Fr.), Mal Waldrep Jr. (Fr.), Micahel Carroll (Fr.), Micah DeBose (Fr.)

Reasoning: The offensive line is largely intact from last season, with Kadyn Proctor, Parker Brailsford, and Jaeden Roberts returning. No doubt, Alabama will likely take a step back at left guard with the departure of first-rounder Tyler Booker, but Kam Dewberry brings size and physicality (6-foot-4, 332 pounds) that Alabama will need if Ryan Grubb wants to run the ball to take pressure off of Ty Simpson and the pass game. Formby started two games at right tackle last season, and while he didn't look stellar in his first two starts, Formby appeared in nine games last season, earning valuable reps. Formby has been the starter at right tackle since spring ball after the departure of Elijah Pritchett in the transfer portal.

Geno VanDemark can play all three interior offensive line positions in a pinch, so his versatility should earn him a way into the lineup, even if on a rotational basis.

Tomorrow, we'll look at the defensive side of the ball for Alabama.

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_.