Alabama running back AK Dear to miss 6 weeks with an ankle injury, reports say
Alabama's running back AK Dear is set to miss approximately six weeks due to an ankle injury sustained during a preseason scrimmage, according to recent reports. Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer confirmed Dear's injury during a first scrimmage and stated that he would undergo further evaluation. Tests determined the extent of the injury, as reported by 247Sports and On3.
DeBoer expressed disappointment as Dear had been performing well in the scrimmages with notable touches. The injured player, a redshirt freshman from Mississippi, was in contention for the starting position following the departure of Jam Miller. The Alabama Crimson Tide will now rely on freshman Trae’shawn Brown, EJ Crowell, and Daniel Hill, who led the team with six rushing touchdowns in 2025, to fill the void left by AK Dear.
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