Teams are making their way through their spring games and coaches have gotten a glimpse at new players, younger players starting to make strides and upperclassmen ready to take on a bigger role.
Holes have been left by stars and contributors that have moved on after last season, leaving spots on depth charts that need to be filled. Some teams, including Alabama, USC and LSU, have used the transfer portal to fill those holes.
Others have depth players already on the roster or incoming freshman who are looking to make an impact.
Here is a look at some of the more important losses for each team in the Way Too Early Top 25 and how those holes are being filled this season.
John Metchie III (left) and Jameson Williams (right) are two Alabama wideouts moving onto the NFL, but the Crimson Tide have depth to replace them. Marvin Gentry/Getty Images
Notable losses: WR Jameson Williams, WR John Metchie III, WR Slade Bolden, RB Brian Robinson Jr.
Who will replace them? Not all of the key losses will be replaced, but Alabama has reserves waiting from past recruiting classes and also is bringing in top transfers.
At running back, Jahmyr Gibbs transferred in from Georgia Tech and will help share the load with Trey Sanders and Roydell Williams. At receiver, Georgia’s Jermaine Burton transferred in to help replace some of the production lost. The staff also has tight end Cameron Latu returning and is hoping to get more out of JoJo Earle and Ja’Corey Brooks.
Alabama signed five-star receiver Shazz Preston, the No. 16 prospect overall, in this most recent recruiting class. Preston has an opportunity to come in and compete right away, especially with Alabama losing Agiye Hall to transfer.
Notable losses: Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson
Who will replace them? Olave and Wilson are moving on to the NFL after being highly productive and reliable players for Ohio State’s offense.
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