And they're back.

A little later than usual, Alabama's 15-date spring practice opened on a picturesque Tuesday afternoon in Tuscaloosa. There was plenty to observe, so we'll get right to the notes.

-- Bo Scarbrough was on the field, but wearing a black non-contact jersey two-and-a-half months after breaking his leg in the championship game against Clemson. He was doing some of the drills but watching others off to the side. Fellow running back B.J. Emmons was also in a black jersey with a similar routine during the media viewing period. His freshman season ended with a foot injury in November.

-- Ben Davis was working with the outside linebacker after coming to Alabama as a middle linebacker. He redshirted last year as a middle linebacker.

-- Trevon Diggs played both receiver and defensive back as a true freshman. He was practicing with the defensive backs on Tuesday.

-- It looked like Minkah Fitzpatrick was working with the cornerbacks after finishing last season at safety. He could play any of the positions in Alabama's secondary and pretty much has in his first two years.

-- Reserve offensive lineman Josh Casher was on the field after breaking his foot late in the SEC Championship game.

-- For the first time since 2013, there isn't a quarterback competition in the spring. Jalen Hurts was joined by early enrollees Mac Jones and Tua Tagovailoa were the scholarship passers. Walk-on Montana Murphy was also out there. It's been a while since a lefty quarterback was on the Alabama practice field. Tagovailoa has that southpaw delivery that stands out in the group of righties.

-- If there were any questions about Rashaan Evans staying at middle linebackers, he did.

-- Keith Holcombe is also back for a second year of football/baseball double duty in the spring. The Tide baseball team has a game Tuesday evening in Birmingham against UAB.

-- New Alabama AD Greg Byrne stepped out of the office to watch the first practice of his tenure.

-- Nick Saban will have a news conference after practice somewhere in the 6 p.m. range.