Danny Lewis Jr.: Tide’s Silent Warrior Returns
Danny Lewis Jr. battled injuries through most of the 2024 season, appearing in just six games for Alabama’s Crimson Tide while nursing various setbacks. Now, in his fifth year, the 6-foot-5 tight end has rejoined fall camp fully cleared, earning praise as one of offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb’s favorite comeback stories. Lewis’s resilience—praised by medical staff, coaches, and teammates alike—has turned heads, as he works alongside newcomers like Josh Ford and rising sophomores to bolster Alabama’s tight end room. Head coach Kalen DeBoer remains cautious with Lewis’s workload, carefully ramping him up toward the season opener on Sept. 5 against East Carolina.
Alabama’s tight end room has transformed into a real-life medical drama series, complete with miraculous recoveries and tearful press conferences. Danny Lewis Jr. went from injured benched spectator to the camp’s horse of the year—who knew a few MRI reports and a helmet could inspire such Shakespearean levels of heroism? Now, every practice looks like a Rocky montage with Lewis fighting through pain and probably a bad hamstring twinge just for flavor. If you’re looking for the next breakout star, keep your eye on this guy—just pray the medical staff doesn’t accidentally bench him again for comedic effect.
Alabama’s Front Five: Still in the Assembly Phase
Alabama rotated eight linemen throughout 2025, searching for a cohesive starting five to protect a new quarterback and jumpstart the rushing attack. Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb admitted the line is “a little ways off” despite fall camp progress. Changes include moving Michael Carroll from tackle to guard, inserting Jackson Lloyd at left tackle, starting D2 transfer Racin Delgatty at center, and battling for guard and tackle spots. Last season the unit ranked 125th in rushing and 90th in sacks allowed, putting the group under heavy scrutiny as camp rolls on.
Welcome to Offensive Line Fellowship, where the search for five humans who can block is more dramatic than any dating show. Alabama’s coaches have shuffled positions like playing musical chairs, hoping someone will actually notice the gap before the quarterback does. With sack stats rivaling a demolition derby and rushing totals more reminiscent of a toddler’s scooter, the Tide OL looks like it might need divine intervention—or at least a unified starting five. But hey, at least they’ve banked reps. Because nothing says “we’ve got this” like admitting you have no idea who your five best blockers are.
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