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Former Alabama defensive tackle signed to the Raiders practice squad

Tim Keenan III (#96) had a good career at Alabama as a nose tackle, but who will the Crimson Tide lean on to replace him?
Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Tim Keenan III (96) celebrates after blocking a punt during a first-round College Football Playoff game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Gaylord Family Ð Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. Alabama won 34-24.

On Monday, the Las Vegas Raiders signed former Alabama defensive tackle Tim Keenan III their practice squad.

Keenan was released nearly a week ago by the Los Angeles Rams, the team that drafted him in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

The former Alabama defensive tackle was a team captain for the Crimson Tide last season. He started in 12 games in 2025, and he totaled 16 stops including three tackles for loss and two sacks. He also blocked a punt, broke up a pass, forced a fumble and recovered two fumbles.

 

Matthew Mason is a writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine with four years of experience covering Alabama athletics. Mason, a senior at The University of Alabama, began covering Alabama athletics for The Crimson White in 2023 and became a Staff Writer in 2024 before joining TDA in May of 2025. Mason crafts engaging articles that showcase his ability to tell captivating stories as well as his unique analytical skills and deep knowledge of Alabama football. Follow him on X at MatthewMason__

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