Tuesday Insider Report

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama players moved inside for their fifth practice of fall camp as the Crimson Tide escaped a rainy Tuesday in Tuscaloosa. Players were dressed out in full pads for the first time in preparation for the team’s first scrimmage on Saturday.

Here are a few notes from the brief media viewing period:

— It seems like every practice has become a different version of “Where’s Minkah” as Alabama continues to move junior defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick across its secondary. Tuesday the junior was participating with the cornerbacks while they worked on man coverage down the sidelines.

— One play I’ve been keeping an eye on is sophomore Jared Mayden, who made the switch from safety to corner back this offseason. Mayden, 6-foot, 197 pounds, has the height Alabama head coach Nick Saban seems to like at the position and moves well in coverage.