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AK Dear's Rise in Alabama's Backfield
AK Dear, a towering Mississippi running back with elite recruiting pedigree, is poised to breakout this season as Alabama’s run game seeks a revival. Despite limited snaps last year, he dazzled with 140 yards and 3 TDs, including a 76-yard explosion vs. Louisiana-Monroe. Once sidelined by adjustment struggles, Dear’s rapid growth—especially mastering complex protection schemes—has coaches buzzing. With key departures and a loaded backfield now featuring returning studs, transfers, and freshmen, Dear’s path to carries is steep but promising. Though his A-Day didn’t light up the scoreboard, his…
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