Evan Neal
FILE - Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws before Alabama's A-Day NCAA college football scrimmage on April 16, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Led by the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback, the Crimson Tide are preseason No. 1 and looking every bit a contender for the seventh national championship of coach Nick Saban’s tenure.(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
No. 1 Alabama not interested in a 'participation trophy'

By John Zenor Aug. 16, 2022 10:16 AM EDT

Vanderbilt lineman Tyler Steen transferring to Alabama

Apr. 12, 2022 01:06 PM EDT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Vanderbilt offensive tackle Tyler Steen says he is transferring to Alabama. The three-year starter, who played both tackle...

Former Alabama football player Evan Neal participates in position drills at Alabama's NFL Pro Day, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Evan Neal takes center stage at Alabama's pro day

By John Zenor Mar. 30, 2022 04:59 PM EDT

Cincinnati wide receiver Tyler Scott (21) runs for gain after catching a pass as Alabama's Jalyn Armour-Davis (5) and Jordan Battle (9) defend during the first half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Alabama cornerback Armour-Davis declares for NFL draft

Jan. 15, 2022 05:00 PM EST

FILE - Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) scores a touchdown against the Miami during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. Alabama plays Georgia in the College Football Playoff national championship game on Jan. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Alabama WR Williams, offensive lineman Evans enter NFL draft

Jan. 13, 2022 02:08 PM EST

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver George Pickens (1) makes a long first down catch in the first quarter at the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, January 10, 2022. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Silver lining: Young, Alabama should contend again in 2022

By John Zenor Jan. 11, 2022 02:46 PM EST

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates winning the College Football Playoff Championship game against Alabama, getting a hoist from outside linebacker Bolan Smith, early Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Final rankings and future prospects

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2022 12:11 PM EST

Baylor linebacker Terrel Bernard celebrates after being named most valuable player in the team's Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Mississippi in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
AP All-Bowl Team: Top performers from the Alamo to Sun bowls

By Steve Megargee Jan. 06, 2022 02:37 AM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban speaks to players during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Tide's Robinson ready to ramp up run game against Cincinnati

By Eric Olson Dec. 30, 2021 02:26 AM EST

FILE - Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) runs toward the end zone for a touchdown against Georgia during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, file)
AP All-America team: Young and Tide lead with 3 1st teamers

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 13, 2021 12:02 PM EST

FILE - Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) is shown in action against Charleston Southern during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Athens, Ga. Bowers was selected to The Associated Press All-SEC team in results released Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Alabama QB Young, LB Anderson named SEC players of year

By John Zenor Dec. 08, 2021 12:07 PM EST

Alabama offensive lineman Chris Owens (79) celebrates a touchdown against Georgia during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Alabama's O-line comes up big in SEC championship vs Georgia

By John Zenor Dec. 04, 2021 09:29 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) celebrates after scoring during the fourth overtime of an NCAA college football game to defeat Auburn 24-22 Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Young, No. 4 Alabama face stiff test from No. 1 Georgia's D

By John Zenor Dec. 01, 2021 10:55 AM EST

In this image provided by CMU Athletic Communications, Central Michigan offensive lineman Bernhard Raimann lines up against Robert Morris during an NCAA college football game on Sept. 11, 2021, in Mount Pleasant, Mich. Raimann grew up in Austria and, like many European kids, he was initially into soccer. But he signed up as a teenager to play with the Vienna Vikings, an American football club team. Tall and gangly, he was originally a wide receiver. (Steve Jessmore/CMU Athletic Communications via AP)
NFL Prospect Watch: Bernhard Raimann's unusual path

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2021 03:39 PM EST

Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) breaks through the Mississippi line with Mississippi defensive lineman Tariqious Tisdale (22) holding on to him during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
For one game, No. 1 Alabama reverts to ground-and-pound

By John Zenor Oct. 03, 2021 03:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, file photo, Alabama linebacker Henry To'oTo'o (10) plays against Miami during an NCAA college football game, in Atlanta. No. 1 Alabama filled a need for playmaking speed with wide receiver Jameson Williams and defensive leadership with linebacker Henry To’oTo’o. Those offseason pickups have already paid dividends. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Alabama, Ole Miss defenders don't want repeat of shootout

By John Zenor Oct. 01, 2021 11:33 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, file photo, Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) scores a touchdown against the Miami during an NCAA college football game in Atlanta. No. 1 Alabama filled a need for playmaking speed with wide receiver Jameson Williams and defensive leadership with linebacker Henry To’oTo’o. Those offseason pickups have already paid dividends.(AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Alabama at Miami (FL) 9/4/2021

Sep. 07, 2021 11:39 AM EDT

Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) dives into the end zone for a touchdown after a catch in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
SCS at Alabama A&M 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 05:17 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) rolls out on a passing drill during the NCAA college football team's practice Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Top SEC contenders breaking in new-ish quarterbacks

By John Zenor Aug. 25, 2021 01:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 17, 2021, file photo, Georgia quarterback JT Daniels (18) throws a pass during their spring NCAA college football spring game in Athens, Ga.. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Pick Six: Who wins college football's biggest prizes in '21?

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 25, 2021 02:35 AM EDT