Alabama shifts depth chart for South Carolina game as two edge defenders sit out

Alabama updated its game-day depth chart ahead of kickoff against South Carolina after two edge defenders were ruled out. Wolf linebacker Justin Hill and bandit linebacker Desmond Umeozulu are absent for this game. Those moves forced the Crimson Tide to slide backups into more prominent positions and reduced rotation options on the edge.

Fatutoa Henry moves up to second-string bandit behind starter Devan Thompkins. Jah-Marien Latham slides up to second-string wolf behind starter Yhonzae Pierre. With Hill and Umeozulu out, Henry and Latham are the immediate internal replacements who could pick up additional snaps and situational work.

The bandit spot functions as Alabama's field-side defensive end in their front, generally aligning on the same side as the wide field. The wolf linebacker plays on the edge on the opposite side of the defensive front. Those definitions matter because they determine which matchups and responsibilities Henry and Latham are most likely to inherit during the game plan.

Starters at those spots remain Pierre (wolf) and Thompkins (bandit). The absence of Hill and Umeozulu trims the Tide's edge rotation, so expect Henry and Latham to get more snaps than they might on a fully healthy roster. The depth chart also shows an "or" designation next to multiple running back spots, suggesting shared reps or a committee approach behind starter Daniel Hill.

Alabama vs. South Carolina is scheduled for a 6 p.m. CT kickoff and will be broadcast on ESPN.

• With two depth edge defenders out, Alabama will rely more heavily on backups Henry and Latham for pass-rush and containment responsibilities.
• The starting alignment does not change, but situational substitutions and packages could shift to accommodate the thinner edge rotation.

• Snap counts for Fatutoa Henry and Jah-Marien Latham to see how quickly they are integrated into edge work.
• Any schematic adjustments to protect the edge given reduced rotation (stunts, inside pressure or extra run fits).
• and whether Noah Rogers gets target or route opportunities as the third Z receiver.