Clearly, the quarterback competition is the most important storyline, but there are plenty of other key players to monitor in the spring.

Hearing an Alabama football coach talk about needing the playing field leveled is a bit of a surprise based on the program's history. However, Kalen DeBoer appears to believe that the Alabama football team is at a disadvantage in this era of recruiting.

The crown jewel of Alabama’s 2025 recruiting class, Keelon Russell is the quarterback of the future for the Crimson Tide. He, very well, could get reps in 2025. But with Ty Simpson as the apparent starter and Austin Mack, with more experience, behind him, Russell’s likely path is waiting a year before the offense is entirely his.