Alabama is hopeful to have Jaylen Moody (kidney) back at weakside linebacker this week.
The senior did not dress out or play versus Texas A&M at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Coach Nick Saban wants everyone in for the Tennessee matchup, but he has been pleased with a young player if Moody cannot go. Deontae Lawson, a redshirt freshman, pushed Moody throughout preseason camp. He nearly took a starting job from the veteran, but Moody edged out Lawson.
As a native of Mobile, Ala., Lawson has impressed Saban with his performances.
He started the matchup against Texas A&M, totaling five tackles in a 24-20 victory for the Tide.