DeBoer says questionable Alabama tight ends will be available vs. Oklahoma

Nov 15, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end Josh Cuevas (80) catches a pass and runs for a touchdown against against the Oklahoma Sooners at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images

Kalen DeBoer expects Josh Cuevas and Danny Lewis to be ready to go against Oklahoma Friday in the first round of the College Football Playoff.

Both tight ends were listed as questionable on the Crimson Tide’s initial availability report for the game on Tuesday evening.

“Both of them will be available,” DeBoer said. “And so again, the progress continues to happen. Danny is just going to continue to be ongoing like it has. We’re just utilizing him in certain packages because he’s not necessarily an every play type of guy as far as just with the limitations he has. He’ll be ready to go, but there’s a big body in there that we can utilize in ways, and he knows the offense really well also.”

Cuevas has not played since he stood out against the Sooners in November. Ty Simpson expressed what the tight end brings to the Alabama offense earlier this week.

“Josh is an excellent player, so not only is he great in the pass game, but he’s great in the run game as well,” Simpson said. “Being able to just see him on the field and have him have his presence is just remarkable, especially having in the huddle, just a different type of vibe when he’s in there. I am very excited about that.”

Alabama and Oklahoma will go to battle Friday with the kickoff set for 7 p.m. CST.