The event dates to 1985, meaning the Crimson Tide broke a four-decade streak. Alabama did have wide receiver Ryan Williams and Kadyn Proctor on the first-team offense, but no first-team defensive players for the first time in the event’s history.

Full Crimson Tide media schedule for Kalen DeBoer, Tim Keenan, Deontae Lawson and Kadyn Proctor along with live updates, video and analysis from the Alabama Crimson Tide on SI crew in Atlanta.

SEC football media days continue on July 16, with Alabama, Florida, Mississippi State and Oklahoma making appearances. Check out live updates:

The Tide and the Tigers snagged 17 spots on the 2025 Preseason All-SEC Teams For Alabama, wide receiver Ryan Williams and offensive lineman Kadyn Procter made the first team for offense, while nine others were selected for the second and third teams. The Tide is projected to finish third overall in the conference.

In the Preseason Media Poll, Texas received 96 votes to be the last team standing in Atlanta on Dec. 6. The Longhorns came just short of securing the conference title a year ago, losing to Georgia 22-19 in overtime.

Mason Woods and Joe Gaither discuss the latest updates for Alabama on the recruiting trail before diving into some of the storylines from SEC Media Days.

Alabama already made the rounds at SEC Media Days on Wednesday, July 16, but there was still plenty said about the Crimson Tide on Day 4 of the event at the Omni Atlanta Hotel. To end things on Thursday,

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer gave an update on the Crimson Tide's starting quarterback outlook at SEC media days.

UNLV head coach Dan Mullen and DB Jake Pope spoke at Mountain West Media Days about bringing SEC discipline, culture, and playoff expectations to the Rebels program.