Alabama football is coming back for a national championship crown.
The offseason workouts and spring practices have yielded strong numbers for the Crimson Tide.
RELATED: Freshman DL Jaheim Oatis flashing strong traits in Alabama’s spring practice
According to Coach Paul Constantine, Alabama players are ‘locked in’ and ‘looking faster’ for this season. Georgia defeated the Tide in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game in January, but this group is returning for unfinished business.
Per Constantine, the first eight spring practices have been better than the first eight practices in 2021.
Alabama now has 12 wide receivers and defensive backs running 20+ miles per hour on the catapult system.
Comparing 2021 first 8 practices to 2022 first 8 practices. The number of WR & DB running 20+ mph has increased from 4 to 12. Average speed per position is also up ≈1mph from last year. Team speed as a whole is up by 2.9%. Squad is locked in & playing fast! ⚡️@UA_CoachBallou
— Paul Constantine 🥋 (@BamaCoachPaul) April 8, 2022
It had four players combined at both positions running this speed in 2021. The average speed per position is up one mile per hour from last year, and the average team speed is 2.9 percent faster. Alabama has also seen an increase in power from its offensive linemen, defensive linemen, and outside linebackers. The explosive power numbers are up 19% from last season.
Down in the trenches our bigs and OLB are playing more explosive then ever! Explosive number are up 19% from last year. No surprise that power number in the weight room for our lower body movements are through the roof. pic.twitter.com/93eJPciFPj
— Paul Constantine 🥋 (@BamaCoachPaul) April 8, 2022
Players are on a mission in the weight room and speed training. Fans are hopeful this results in fewer injuries in the fall.
The Tide looks to return to peak dominance, and excellence in the offseason is how it starts.
*Get the BEST Alabama football insider information, message board access, and recruiting coverage today! SIGN UP HERE to unlock our subscriber-only content!*
Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
