Some were surprised Monday when senior tight end Cameron Latu was not a starter on Alabama’s depth chart.
He sustained a minor knee injury in preseason camp and missed practice time. Coach Nick Saban told reporters the injury was nothing serious, but he did say Latu would be day-to-day. The 6-foot-5, 244-pounder set the Crimson Tide’s single-season school record for touchdowns by a tight end (eight) in 2021. Latu is one of 12 players for Alabama on the Reese’s Senior Bowl watchlist.
He has a chance to be a high-round draft pick, but Latu will not start Saturday against Utah State.