There was some big news to come out of roster updates in Tuscaloosa, with many players electing to change numbers as well as finding out numbers for incoming players.<\/p>\n
But the biggest piece of news come via one of Alabama\u2019s best players on defense.<\/p>\n
Star linebacker Deontae Lawson will wear No. 0 this season, becoming the first Alabama player to do so since it became allowed before the 2021 season.<\/p>\n
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Previously, players were not allowed to wear No. 0 on the football field, but even once it became allowed it was not approved by Nick Saban for anyone to do so.<\/p>\n
Now, Lawson, who has worn No. 32 in the past, is making the switch under new head coach Kalen DeBoer.<\/p>\n
Lawson\u2019s running mate at inside linebacker Jihaad Campbell is also making a number switch, swapping his No. 30 jersey out for No. 11.<\/p>\n
Defensive tackle Jehiem Oatis is also switching from No. 91 to No. 11, along with fellow defensive lineman Jah-Marien Latham going from No. 93 to No. 20.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s certainly a new era in Tuscaloosa, and many players on the team are beginning a new era with new numbers as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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