With Rogers expected to miss the first few weeks, Alabama has five guys they know they can depend on. What could work to compensate for that, however, is a deep and talented crop of tight ends. With the NFL moving to more 12- and 13-personnel looks, DeBoer and OC Ryan Grubb might follow suit. Kalen DeBoer and Ryan Grubb may have to utilize the TE room even more for Alabama in 2026Capable blocking TEs like Ford and Lewis could be the key in unlocking the Alabama run game. With depth at WR a legitimate concern, having the number of capable tight ends that Alabama has on the roster is a luxury that the coaching staff will certainly look to use to their advantage.