Two Alabama linebackers ruled out vs. South Carolina in Week 4

By admin — In News — September 24, 2026

   ​According to Wednesday night’s initial Week 4 SEC Availability Report, the Alabama Crimson Tide will be without a pair of outside linebackers Saturday night against South Carolina.Per Wednesday night’s report, Justin Hill and Desmond Umeozulu have both been listed as “out” for Saturday night, and as a result, will not play against the Gamecocks. Two prominent backups at outside linebacker, Hill has made six tackles with 2.5 TFL and a sack so far this season, while Umeozulu, a South Carolina transfer, also has six tackles and a TFL across three games. Also not included on Wednesday night’s report were Noah Rogers and AK Dear, meaning that both will make their season debut Saturday night. Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer previously mentioned Monday during his press conference that both would be available. Following is a look at Wednesday night’s initial SEC Availability Report for the Week 4 showdown between Alabama and South Carolina.Alabama vs. South Carolina initial Week 4 SEC Availability ReportAlabama:Justin Hill, Linebacker – OutDesmond Umeozulu, Linebacker – OutJorden Edmonds, Defensive Back – OutCayden Jones, Linebacker – OutNick Sherman, Defensive Back – OutJeremiah Beaman, Defensive Line – OutSouth Carolina:Jalewis Solomon, Defensive Back – OutJayden Sellers, Wide Receiver – OutA.J. Holloway, Linebacker – OutJosiah Thompson, Offensive Line – OutGabriel Brownlow-Dindy, Defensive Line – DoubtfulDylan Stewart, Edge Rusher – ProbableShawn Murphy, Linebacker – ProbableContact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Two Alabama linebackers ruled out vs. South Carolina in Week 4  

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