Alabama may be rolling, but the injury report still has a few important names hanging over Week 6.
Kalen DeBoer said Monday that the Crimson Tide are optimistic about getting starting right tackle Jayvin James back against Georgia. James left the South Carolina game two weeks ago, and his possible return would be a major lift with the Bulldogs bringing one of the best defensive lines in college football.
“Jayvin, we’re optimistic that he can return this week,” DeBoer said. “We’ll see as the week goes on.”
DeBoer also addressed two other players with pass-rush upside. Desmond Umeozulu is still working his way back, but likely needs a couple more weeks. Justin Hill is expected to return this season, though not likely in time for Georgia.
Kalen DeBoer on injuries…
- Jayvin James: "We're optimistic that he could return this week."
- Desmond Umeozulu: Working back, but probably won't be ready for a couple of weeks.
- Justin Hill: "He'll be back this season, too, but more than likely not this week."
- Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) October 5, 2026
Another injury situation remains more distant. Five-star cornerback Jorden Edmonds has been sidelined since breaking his foot in August, and DeBoer said he is hopeful Edmonds can come back at some point, but he is not close right now.
Mike Rodak reported that DeBoer said Edmonds will be "out for quite a while." There is still a chance he could return during the regular season.
Kalen DeBoer says Jorden Edmonds will be "out for quite a while." There's a chance he could return during the regular season, though, after his broken foot in August.
- Mike Rodak (@mikerodak) October 5, 2026
Even with those absences, Alabama looks like a team built to contend for the College Football Playoff. The meeting with Georgia should tell a lot more about just how high this group’s ceiling really is.
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