Alabama defensive back Jorden Edmonds out with injury during fall camp

Alabama football has lost freshman five-star defensive back Jorden Edmonds to a lower-body injury for a few weeks. The injury occurs halfway through fall camp, impacting the team's defensive depth. Edmonds is ranked No. 29 in the 2026 recruiting class and is one of four five-star signees for Alabama. Other players such as Lotzeir Brooks, Noah Rogers, and EJ Crowell also missed the Crimson Tide's first scrimmage, while AK Dear sustained an injury during the event. Defensive coordinator Kane Wommack noted the progress of transfer Carmelo O'Neal in filling roles left vacant by injuries.

• 4:28 PMYahoo Sports — Alabama football 5-star defensive back out with injury, per reports