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LOOK: Alabama players featured in team photo shoot heading into the summer

Alabama DL Tim Smith (#50) during 2022 Spring Football Practice
Photo by Kent Gidley of Alabama Athletics

Alabama football is gearing up to take back the crown as champions of the collegiate game.

Several players turned down the NFL Draft for a chance to return to the Crimson Tide and play for a national championship.

Before summer workouts and fall camp, some players posted photos on social media with their numbers for the fall.

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A few of the posts contained positive words of affirmation. Names such as DJ Dale, Brian Branch, Emil Ekiyor, Henry To’oto’o, Jordan Battle, DeMarcco Hellams, Eli Ricks, Jaylen Moody, and Tim Smith shared photos. Alabama is expected to have one of its best defenses in the Nick Saban era this season. These players are ready to return to the College Football Playoff stage and finish.

 

 

 

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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.

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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 10+ years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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