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Alabama wolf linebacker seen on crutches ahead of South Carolina game

Alabama Linebacker Justin Hill (8) in action against Eastern Carolina University at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL on Saturday, Sep 5, 2026.

During Alabama football’s pregame warmups, wolf linebacker Justin Hill was seen utilizing crutches while wearing a walking boot on his left foot.

Alabama’s NIL entity announced on Wednesday that Hill suffered a “lower-extremity injury” and is expected to miss multiple weeks.

Currently, Yhonzae Pierre is the starter at wolf linebacker, and Jah-Marien Latham will be the second-string at that spot against South Carolina.

Alabama-South Carolina is set to begin at 6:05 p.m. CT. The game will broadcast on ESPN.

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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 unique analytical skills and deep knowledge of Alabama football as well as his ability to tell captivating stories. Follow him on X at MatthewMason__

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