Alabama football has officially named its four team captains for the 2025 season, which includes two on offense and two on defense.

Multiple times a week, the writers will group up or film solo to provide their take on a topic concerning the Crimson Tide or the landscape of college sports.Watch the above video as Alabama Crimson Tide on SI assistant editor Katie Windham discusses the positive sign for the Crimson Tide heading into 2025 with its group of captains.

As the Crimson Tide secondary rotated positioning drills with the inside linebackers, true freshman Dijon Lee lined up with the first-team defense with Domani Jackson on the other side. Zabien Brown, the sophomore cornerback who started next to Jackson in 2024, was seen lining up at the husky nickel back spot.

Alabama director of sports performance David Ballou said the offseason was filled with confrontations after a season that wasn't good enough.

Alabama failed to meet expectations the last two seasons, but it should look different with Kalen DeBoer's year of experience.

Alabama football’s linebacker, Deontae Lawson is expected to be at 100 percent when he returns to the field as the Tide’s starting linebacker against Florida State.

Kalen DeBoer viewed Alabama football quarterback Ty Simpson as a leader before he was named the team's starter or a team captain.

Each time Mark Ingram touched the ball for Alabama football, he ran with a purpose. He ran for his family. He ran carrying the dreams and aspirations of his teammates and the Crimson Tide program as a whole. He ran to be the best. "I wanted to be the best ...

Jordan Renaud is a prime example of a player who has answered that call. Per SI.com, both defensive coordinator Kane Wommack and fellow defensive lineman Tim Keenan III have praised Renaud's growth and physical play. Keenan, a veteran leader on the defense, specifically highlighted Renaud's maturity and physical strength.