First, there are spring practices. Then there’s A-Day. Then, after the roster is settled after the spring transfer window, the Crimson Tide will hold fall camp practices.

And position battles don’t necessarily have to stop once the season starts. They can, and often do, continue into the season.

But now that the first transfer portal window has closed, we have a better sense of the makeup of the roster and what positions might have some of the best competition. Another way to phrase it: The positions that have the most uncertainty.

Two months from the start of spring practices, here’s an early look at some of the top position battles to watch for 2025.

Offensive line

Heading into the offseason, Alabama has two vacancies to fill. One at left guard, and one at right tackle.

Left guard Tyler Booker departed for the NFL Draft, and starting right tackle Elijah Pritchett transferred. Meanwhile, left tackle Kadyn Proctor, center Parker Brailsford and right guard Jaeden Roberts are all set to stay for another season.

Who will fill the other two spots?

The top contenders for left guard figure to be Texas A&M transfer Kam Dewberry and incoming freshman Michael Carroll. Geno VanDeMark is also a veteran interior blocker who is an option, but he might be best as a swing option to play either guard or center.

Meanwhile, at right tackle, Wilkin Formby is an early favorite for the opening as someone with experience there. But Jackson Lloyd, another incoming freshman, is an intriguing option, too.

Alabama has several competitors for each spot, and it will be worth monitoring how these battles progress.

Receiver

Ryan Williams and Germie Bernard are going to be two main options again this year. That doesn’t figure to change. Both starters are back and expected to start again.

The question is more so who the No. 3 and No. 4 receivers on the field will be.