Since Nick Saban’s arrival in 2007, Alabama football has seen a bevy of true freshmen come in and make significant contributions from Day 1. There are almost too many to name, but for the sake of nostalgia, here are a few: Rolando McClain, Julio Jones, Mark Ingram, Trent Richardson, CJ Mosley, Amari Cooper, Cam Robinson, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Calvin Ridley, Jalen Hurts, Jonah Williams, Tua Tagovailoa, Najee Harris, Jerry Jeudy, Jaylen Waddle and Patrick Surtain, Jr.
It stands to reason that at least two or three freshmen could make an impact on the 2019 team, but to place the cart before the horse this early does a disservice to the young athletes.