Alabama tight end Cam Latu has been sidelined with an undisclosed injury since early August.
The 6-5, 244-pounder isn’t listed on the Crimson Tide’s depth chart for its season opener against Utah State on Saturday, but Nick Saban offered a positive update Monday on Latu’s status, revealing that the senior tight end is set to return to practice and considered by medical staff as “day-to-day.”
Saban on Cam Latu, who isn't listed at TE on depth chart: He will start practicing today. Rehab went well, was on treadmill last week. He's day-to-day.
— Chase Goodbread (@ChaseGoodbread) August 29, 2022
Latu proved to be a dangerous weapon a year ago for Alabama and Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Bryce Young, as he caught 26 passes for 410 yards, and 8 touchdowns.
The Crimson Tide’s home game with the Aggies on Saturday night is set for a 7:30 (ET) kickoff and will be televised by the SEC Network.
It’s not expected to be much of a contest, however, as top-ranked Alabama is favored by nearly 6 touchdowns.
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He tweaked his knee about a month ago… Hopefully he can recover with no Lingering issues..
I agree I hope he comes back 100%! If Texas accidentally becomes a shootout. It would be extremely important to have a capable TE!!! You wouldn’t want a shootout with only receivers. I know the Alabama defense is supposed to be really good. But that early anyone can have an off day!!! Thus making a game of it. I think the last thing Alabama wants or needs is a shootout vs Texas or anyone really!!! While I’m sure the offense will be good. I believe Alabama is hanging their championship hopes on defense this season!!! I personally think anyone including Georgia or Alabama needs both offense and defense to make a real run!!!
PS. Saban stay off the phone and leave our TE’s alone LOL!!! JK Sort of!! LOL
After Saban got commitments from the #1, #2 and #4 recruits in GA I can understand why you would want him to stay off the phone.
I think Kirby is going to answer that with James Smith, Tomarrion Parker, and AJ Harris(already committed) from the state of Alabama. Georgia just picked up the #1 player in South Carolina, Monroe Freeling.
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