Eight members of Alabama's recruiting class have enrolled early, have begun taking classes and will participate in the Tide's spring practice, which begins in March.

Those eight players: four-star junior college offensive tackle Charles Baldwin, three-star linebacker Christian Bell, three-star tight end Miller Forristall, four-star quarterback Jalen Hurts, three-star safety Shawn Jennings, four-star offensive guard Chris Owens, three-star wide receiver T.J. Simmons and five-star offensive tackle Jonah Williams.

Baldwin and Williams will be among the players in the mix to replace departing senior Dominick Jackson as Alabama's starting right tackle.

Hurts and some others took part in the Tide's practices in Tuscaloosa leading up to Alabama playing Clemson in the national championship game.