TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The reigning Heisman Trophy winner is returning, as is Alabama’s top defensive player. While Bryce Young and Will Anderson Jr. are set to provide a familiar sense of leadership on their respective sides of the ball, the Crimson Tide will need some new faces to take on key roles this season.

Alabama will open spring practice Friday, beginning the first of 15 workouts leading up to the annual A-Day game on April 16 inside of Bryant-Denny Stadium. The next month will be critical for the Crimson Tide as it looks to turn the page from last season’s loss to Georgia in the national championship game and reload for another title run this year.