# VITAL: Players Alabama Football CANNOT Afford to Lose in National Title Hunt

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Podcast: [Cover Crimson Podcast Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cover-crimson-podcast-network-6596578)
Published: 2026-04-22T12:29:57+00:00
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## Resource

Alabama Football still has a loaded roster despite some of its youth, but there are certain players the Crimson Tide simply cannot afford to lose this season if they want to compete for a national championship. Cover Crimson hosts Clint Lamb and Jimmy Stein share their list, starting with the defensive side of the ball.

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