Alabama's running back competition intensifies ahead of season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 5:53 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Alabama football enters the final stretch of fall camp with a wide-open competition at running back. Sophomore AK Dear will miss the season opener against East Carolina, while freshman EJ Crowell has struggled with practice participation. As a result, Trae'shawn Brown, who showcased promise in April's A-Day, could see significant playing time. Veteran Daniel Hill is expected to start, but the depth chart remains uncertain due to injuries. Courtney Morgan's recruitment strategy will soon be tested by Brown's potential impact on the team's depth.
- •AK Dear is out for Alabama's season opener on Sept. 5.
- •EJ Crowell has missed more practices than he has participated in.
- •Trae'shawn Brown showed impressive balance and toughness at A-Day.
- •Daniel Hill is likely to be the starting running back.
- •Competition for backup running back positions is wide open.
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