These things stood out at Alabama’s open practice, including a freshman on the first team defense – Touchdown Alabama

Kent Gidley – Alabama Athletics

Alabama returned to Bryant-Denny Stadium on Sunday for Fan Day/Open Practice following its first scrimmage.

Crimson Tide fans practiced for two hours before coming onto the field to sign autographs.

It was the eighth practice of preseason camp and several Tide players were absent. I wasn’t there, but a staff writer from Touchdown Alabama Magazine was. He shared with me the highlights of the public practice.

Some notes can be found below.

Notes from UA’s open practice

-Alabama had five players who did not participate in open practice (DNP).

• Tyler Booker, OL
• Jaeden Roberts, OL
• Richard Young, RB
• Jam Miller, RB
• Jihad Campbell, LB
• Daniel Hill, RB (arm in a sling)

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide program has made him one of the most respected journalists in the field. Smith has been featured as an analyst on ESPN and several other notable media outlets.