If there was any doubt, the first few weeks of spring practice at Alabama have made it abundantly clear that Jalen Milroe is the team’s starting quarterback.
Coaches have gushed over his work ethic and commitment to learning a new scheme. No one is beating him into the building in the wee hours of the morning this spring.
And even thought it probably goes without saying, coach Kalen DeBoer reported earlier this week that Milroe has taken every first-team rep.
In addition to being crucial for having a backup plan in case Milroe gets hurt, the spring pecking order may also have a significant impact on who gets to stay and who gets cut when the transfer portal reopens next month.
There are undoubtedly many solutions available. After the previous season, Tyler Buchner and Eli Holstein went via the transfer portal, while Dylan Lonergan, who redshirted his first year on campus, is back, and Ty Simpson is returning for his sophomore season. Lonergan was well-regarded by the former staff members for his potential.
Austin Mack, a gifted freshman who reclassified to go to Washington early, has joined the team. He followed DeBoer and company to Tuscaloosa.
On Tuesday, Nick Sheridan, the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, stated, “They’re competing.” Yes, I agree that they are a tremendously talented set of young people. I’m also enthusiastic about the group. I believe that a few of the younger players have a lot of talent and are improving.”
Given his experience with the system, it’s easy to think Mack has an advantage over the competitors, but Sheridan emphasized Mack’s age: 17 years old.
He brought up the fact that Mack isn’t even a complete year into his college football career because he didn’t enroll at Washington until last summer.
“You realize, this is his initial
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