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Alabama pregame notes for Mercer: Former 5-star LB moves up depth chart at ‘Wolf’

Gary Cosby Jr. - Tuscaloosa News / USA Today Sports

Kalen DeBoer has a chance at history for Alabama football as a first-year head coach.

He can join Ray Perkins (1984) as the second first-year head coach for the Crimson Tide to reach at least eight wins in his first season in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama takes on Mercer at Saban Field inside Bryant-Denny Stadium at 1:00 p.m. CT.

Some interesting details were provided in the depth chart. The breakdown is below.

-Yhonzae Pierre, a redshirt freshman, is officially the backup ‘Wolf’ linebacker behind Qua Russaw.

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Stephen M. Smith is the senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

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 15 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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