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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama worked out in shorts and shells in 89-degree weather Thursday afternoon as the Crimson Tide took part in its first practice of fall camp.

Here are a few notes from what we saw in the media viewing period:

— Alabama defensive lineman Da’Shawn Hand was a full participant during the practice. Hand, a senior, was arrested early Saturday morning for DUI. His discipline has yet to be announced by head coach Nick Saban.

— The defensive line worked in groups of two during individual drills. Hand and Da’Ron Payne were in the first group, Isiah Buggs and Joshua Frazier were in the next group, Raekwon Davis and Johnny Dwight were in the third group and Quinnen Williams and Jamar King were next.

— Freshman LaBryan Ray was working toward the end of the group with as was a surprise member. Fellow freshman Kedrick James was practicing with the linebackers despite being listed as a tight end on the roster. At 6-foot-5, 272 pounds, he certainly has the size to play the position. Alabama has more depth at tight end than it does at defensive line. It will be interesting to see where James plays moving forward.

— Minkah Fitzpatrick practiced with both the cornerbacks and the safeties, while Trevon Diggs was working with the cornerbacks.

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