​Happy Thursday, everyone. As you undoubtedly saw in the feed, 2027 WR Cedrick Simmons did indeed flip from Auburn to Alabama, as any smart player would.Simmons tallied 106 receptions for 2,192 yards and 20 touchdowns last season at Southside-Selma. He became the first player in AHSAA state history to record over 2,000 receiving yards in a single season.Simmons is the No. 50 player on AL.com‘s exclusive Best in Bama list that ranks the top 50 football prospects statewide, regardless of their age.Simmons becomes the 14th commit for the Crimson Tide in the 2027 recruiting class.Welcome, Cedrick.Count Pete Nakos among those who believes that Keelon Russell will be the starting QB.With fall camp less than a month away, the Alabama quarterback competition is about to re-enter the spotlight. Kalen DeBoer and offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb have not shown any cards on who has the edge. For all the experience Austin Mack has in the offense, the excitement Keelon Russell brings to the field is difficult to tamp down. The former five-star recruit’s dual-threat ability caught everyone’s attention at A-Day.Starting QB Projection: Keelon RussellAthlon wrote about 5 key factors for the season.2. Can Alabama Reload on the Offensive Line?This position is arguably the biggest concern for DeBoer and coordinator Ryan Grubb. Zero starters are back (per Athlon Sports’ criteria), but Michael Carroll (546 offensive snaps last year) brings some returning experience and should be one of the better players on this unit.How fast can new line coach Adrian Klemm find the right answers here? The development of transfers Racin Delgatty (center) and Jayvin James (tackle) and promising young returners like tackle Jackson Lloyd and guard William Sanders is crucial.Speaking of questions, Colin Gay has three for the tight ends.Cuevas was Ty Simpson and Alabama’s offensive safety net in 2025. Cuevas was a weapon where if a check down was needed, he caught it.Kaleb Edwards had a preview of what that responsibility would look like in his first Iron Bowl, making the start for the injured Cuevas. In 60 snaps, per Pro Football Focus, he had two catches for 8 yards. Edwards’ production grew in the SEC championship against Georgia when he had three catches for 42 yards in 36 snaps, per PFF, a game Cuevas also missed.Jeremiah Beaman is the latest of the “50 players.” Can he have his breakout in 2026 coming off of a major knee injury?The Parker product was a four-star recruit out of high school, choosing his home-state Crimson Tide over Clemson, Auburn, Colorado and Florida among others. He saw action in three games as a freshman, finishing 2024 with two tackles and a hurry.Beaman will face challengers if he hopes to take over as starter this season. Crimson Tide coaches are high on London Simmons, who saw action as a youngster due to other injuries on the defensive line.However, in his third season with the Crimson Tide, Beaman will be expected to step up. If he does,