Alabama football’s A-Day game might not be a game at all for 2025. The Crimson Tide announced details for the April 12 event at Bryant-Denny Stadium, and described it as “an hour-and-a-half practice” in a news release.

Mbakwe is no longer the Alabama cornerback-turned-wide receiver, working to make the transition as seamless as possible heading into his second season with the Crimson Tide. He’s now a part of the collective, a group eager to work, eager to improve.

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer is making a shift in how his team will approach spring football. In fact, just like others from around the country, DeBoer’s spring practices are set to see a near-complete overhaul from year’s past.