Alabama Football: 3 biggest questions to answer in spring practice

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: A general view of Alabama Crimson Tide logo before the College Football Playoff National Championship football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 52-24. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /

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Jermaine Burton, Georgia Bulldogs, Alabama Crimson Tide. (Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) /

1. Newbies

Alabama lost out on the No.1 recruiting class to Texas A&M, but this doesn’t mean they didn’t score a few gems to land on their roster. There are two players that can make a drastic change to the program in their first years here.

Amari NiBlack — the 6-foot-4, 225-pound, tight end is going to be one for the record books. With his speed, power and size he’s well prepared to perform, even with a target on his back. NiBlack is not going to be a starter, but having Cameron Latu as a mentor, is going to speed up his ability to produce in the program.

Jermaine Burton, the 6-foot, 200-pound, junior transfer from the Georgia Bulldogs is someone who is familiar with Alabama’s program and structure have played for the Bulldogs for two seasons. He has over 500 yards and five touchdowns, and his athleticism and ability to shine on the field should be a valuable addition to the offense

Burton is a valuable and critical addition to the receiving team as Alabama lost three of their starters — Slade Bolden, John Metchie III, and Jameson Williams. The California native was recruited by Alabama out of high school but was beat to the punch by Georgia in getting him to fully commit. Now he’s back.

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