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Nick Saban recently revealed that freshman running back Justice Haynes has been dealing with an injury.
Per Saban, the former 5-star missed Saturday’s scrimmage with a quad contusion.
“He did not practice today. He had a little quad contusion,” explained Saban. Haynes has been battling Jase McClellan, Roydell Williams, and Jam Miller for the RB1 role.
Nick Saban on Alabama RB Justice Haynes:
“He did not practice today. He had a little quad contusion.”
Did mention that Haynes does a good job in pass protection with Jase McClellan, Roydell Williams, and Jam Miller.@TDAlabamaMag
— Stephen M. Smith (@CoachingMSmith) August 19, 2023
Saban said Haynes has been out a few days with the injury.
It’s encouraging that Haynes has already impressed in pass protection. The 5-star prospect was rated as the No. 2 back in the 2023 class. Haynes, along with the other three tailbacks, will be aiming to replace the production of Jahmyr Gibbs, who was a first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
The Crimson Tide open the season on Sep. 2 against Middle Tennessee State.
Bryce Lazenby covers college football for Saturday Down South. A Nashville native, his previous stops include FanSided, Dimers, and The Leaf-Chronicle.
