The University of Alabama opened Spring Practice Tuesday as the Tide begins to fine tune the 2017 team.
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Quarterback Jalen Hurts prepares to take a snap during the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Coach Nick Saban works with defensive backs during the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throws a pass during the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama offensive lineman Jonah Williams and Ross Pierschbacher stand together during the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Offensive linemen work during the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. At left is Scott Lashley working against Matt Womack. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Offensive lineman work during the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. At left is Lester Cotton and at right is Deonte Brown. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Offensive lineman Bradley Bozeman, Lester Cotton and Deonte Brown work during the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Offensive lineman Bradley Bozeman yells to teammates during the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Offensive lineman Lester Cotton walks between drills during the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Offensive lineman Lester Cotton walks between drills during the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Offensive lineman Bradley Bozeman adjusts his helmet during the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Offensive line coach Brent Key works with linemen during the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Coach Nick Saban works with defensive backs during the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Coach Nick Saban throws a pass during the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Coach Nick Saban leads the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Coach Nick Saban leads the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Coach Nick Saban leads the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Quarterback Mac Jones throws a pass during the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Quarterback Mac Jones throws a pass during the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Quarterback Mac Jones throws a pass during the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Quarterback Jalen Hurts throws a pass during the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Quarterback Jalen Hurts throws a pass during the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throws a pass during the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throws a pass during the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throws a pass during the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Coach Nick Saban throws a pass during a cornerback drill during the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Defensive backs Tony Brown, left, and Shyheim Carter work on a drill during the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Offensive lineman Lester Cotton goes through a drill during the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Defensive backs finish a drill during the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Coach Nick Saban leads defensive backs in a drill during the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Defensive backs Tony Brown and Donavan Mosley work on a drill during the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Offensive lineman work on a blocking drill during the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Quarterback Jalen Hurts drops back to pass as offensive coordinator Brian Daboll shadows him during the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

New offensive coordinator Brian Daboll directs quarterbacks during the opening day of Spring practice at the University of Alabama Tuesday, March 21, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]