The only certainty in Alabama’s quarterback competition through Saturday’s first preseason scrimmage is that David Cornwell continues to be hobbled by a foot injury.
Coach Nick Saban said in a news conference that the redshirt sophomore again was limited at Bryant-Denny Stadium, leaving the snaps to redshirt junior Cooper Bateman, redshirt freshman Blake Barnett and freshman Jalen Hurts.
“The other three guys had an equal opportunity with each group,” Saban said, “so it should give us a good idea of who might be the most ready to manage the team. That decision is far from getting made.”
Saturday’s scrimmage consisted of about 135 plays and lasted just over two hours.
Hurts is considered the long shot in the race, since he was prepping this time last year for his senior season at Channelview (Texas) High School. The 6-foot-2, 210-pounder enrolled early and helped the Crimson Tide in their postseason preparation, and he directed the only touchdown drive during April’s A-Day game.