The Crimson Tide worked out in shells for the first time this spring


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Alabama defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (99)
Photo by Kent Gidley

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama football team wrapped up day three of spring practice on Saturday afternoon with a two-hour session in shells on the Thomas-Drew

Practice Fields.

Saturday’s practice was the third of 15 spring practice sessions that will include two closed scrimmages and the annual Golden Flake A-Day Game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 21 at 1 p.m. CT on ESPN.

The Tide returns a total of 10 starters, including seven on offense and three on defense. The UA offense welcomes back junior quarterback Jalen Hurts, senior running back Damien Harris, four offensive linemen, including Jonah Williams, Ross Pierschbacher, Lester Cotton Sr. and Matt Womack along with junior tight end Hale Hentges. Senior Isaiah Buggs and junior Raekwon Davis return to anchor the defensive line, while redshirt junior Anfernee Jennings will lead the linebackers.


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Alabama linebacker Terrell Lewis (24)
Photo by Kent Gidley

The team will return to the field next week for practices on Tuesday, March 27 and Thursday, March 29.