He spoke to media following Friday’s practice about the matter. DeBoer is looking forward to his first A-Day game with the Crimson Tide, which is scheduled for Saturday at 3 p.m. CT at Bryant-Denny Stadium. ESPN will make the call for the game. He inherited a good roster from Nick Saban, but DeBoer is eager to pursue the gateway for two positions.
Alabama could add an offensive lineman or a defensive back from the portal.
“In the defensive backfield, we are probably a guy short,” DeBoer said. “Offensive line, we are probably a guy short. We will take a look and evaluate, but you never know there might be some guys from our roster that may surprise us as well. We just have to continue to be fluid, be ready to adjust, and continue to keep our eyes open on what’s out there when that time comes.”
Parker Brailsford, a transfer from Washington, came to Alabama as an offensive lineman. He played 15 games in 2023 at Washington, including 13 starts at center. Brailsford won’t play in Saturday’s exhibition, but he remains with the team.
We will see who could step up for the Tide on A-Day to prevent Alabama from using the portal.
The spring portal opens up next Monday.
