Crimson Tide WR Jalen Hale Ruled Out Against Georgia

Alabama's injury report has changed ahead of Saturday's game against Georgia.

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Veteran defensive lineman Tim Keenan III, who had previously been listed as probable, is no longer on the report, indicating that he will play. The bigger development, however, comes on the offensive side. Wide receiver Jalen Hale has officially been ruled out. Hale's name had not appeared on any of the earlier reports, making his late addition a surprise heading into the matchup.

Hale missed the entire 2024 season with a leg injury but returned to practice for the ReliaQuest Bowl against the Michigan Wolverines. The redshirt sophomore returned for another campaign in the 2025 season and was expected to be an impact player for the Crimson Tide this year. However, he has seen limited action this season and has yet to catch his first pass. At this time, there is no explanation as to why he will be out against the Bulldogs.

As for Georgia, the latest update brought no changes. The Bulldogs will enter the matchup with the same personnel status as reported on Thursday.

Both programs are preparing for what could be a pivotal game in conference play.

Below is the full injury report for both teams:

Alabama: 

OUT: 

LB Jah-Marien Latham

DL Jeremiah Beaman

WR Jalen Hale

PROBABLE: 

TE Danny Lewis Jr.

Georgia: 

OUT: 

TE Ethan Barbour

OL Malachi Toliver

WR Thomas Blackshear

OL Earnest Greene III

Another report is scheduled for release 90 minutes before kickoff.

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