Like it does with true freshmen, Alabama football has plenty of redshirt freshmen that will see action this season. After having a year to learn the system, student-athletes such as Emil Ekiyor, Jerome Ford and Jalyn Armour-Davis among others are ready to contribute to the program.
Slade Bolden, a native of West Monroe, La., is another second-year talent.
As the Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of Louisiana in 2017, Bolden was a premiere athlete on offense and defense. He was known for skill set at quarterback and running back at West Monroe High School — totaling 1,622 passing yards, 1,460 rushing yards and 40 touchdowns.