I don't recall knowing less about the Bama team that will take the field on opening day than this one but just for fun, flying blind at night with one engine dead, here are my predictions. Caveat added: this is not our final roster so....
Unknown Player: at unknown position will be added sometime between now and fall and will be a difference maker. My bet at this time is that it would be a offensive tackle.
Sticking with the OL: Jaeden Roberts will have an all-American season
Jalen Milro will start the season but may not finish it
Jam Miller and Justice Hayes will have 1000 yards between them.
Robbie Ouzts at some point will crush someone's soul.
We will not miss Isaiah Bond. The WR group as a whole will be very productive with 6 players getting double digit or better receptions. Ryan Williams will not have an immediate impact but his impact will grow week to week. Fear of his speed will become a tactical weapon for DeBoer's devious mind.
Corner will be a trouble spot early but will begin firming up after four games. The secondary as a whole will have some disappointing moments. On the plus side they will however get double the interceptions from a year ago for 18 total. DeVonta Smith long forgotten due to injuries will have a huge comeback season.
The front 7 will show out with age and experience and will thrive in the swarm defense. Alabama's sack total for the front 7 will increase to around 40 for the year. Q Robinson and Jah-Mar Latham will both finally arrive setting themselves up for a nice draft. Justin Jefferson will have a better than expected impact.
Unknown Player: at unknown position will be added sometime between now and fall and will be a difference maker. My bet at this time is that it would be a offensive tackle.
Sticking with the OL: Jaeden Roberts will have an all-American season
Jalen Milro will start the season but may not finish it
Jam Miller and Justice Hayes will have 1000 yards between them.
Robbie Ouzts at some point will crush someone's soul.
We will not miss Isaiah Bond. The WR group as a whole will be very productive with 6 players getting double digit or better receptions. Ryan Williams will not have an immediate impact but his impact will grow week to week. Fear of his speed will become a tactical weapon for DeBoer's devious mind.
Corner will be a trouble spot early but will begin firming up after four games. The secondary as a whole will have some disappointing moments. On the plus side they will however get double the interceptions from a year ago for 18 total. DeVonta Smith long forgotten due to injuries will have a huge comeback season.
The front 7 will show out with age and experience and will thrive in the swarm defense. Alabama's sack total for the front 7 will increase to around 40 for the year. Q Robinson and Jah-Mar Latham will both finally arrive setting themselves up for a nice draft. Justin Jefferson will have a better than expected impact.