As Alabama prepares for the 2025 college football season, the Crimson Tide faces some big challenges on defense, offense, and in overall team chemistry.

What can Alabama football count on as preseason camp begins? Coach Kalen DeBoer's Wednesday remarks following the first practice make that clear.

Some of the pieces on Alabama’s offensive line seem ready to make the jump from good to great. Center Parker Brailsford and left tackle Kadyn Proctor are both popular names on preseason All-America lists, and Jaeden Roberts is expected to have a solid season at right guard as well.