Alabama football head coach Nick Saban makes remarks as Team Focus hosts its annual fundraiser event "A Night with Nick Saban" on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at the Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

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Several young Alabama players impressing this summer

Alabama players are currently working behind the scenes in Tuscaloosa, going through summer workouts and taking part in 7-on-7 passing sessions.

Here is a rundown of some of the players who are impressing and generating buzz based on information shared with AL.com (listed alphabetically):

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People inside the Crimson Tide program believe Brown has significant upside.

One of the big keys for the redshirt freshman has been getting into better shape, which he continues to make progress with after arriving at Alabama weighing “a lot more than 350,” according to his high school coach.

The feedback on the former four-star recruit is that he’s working hard, is moving better and has performed very well during linemen workouts this summer.

The Decatur native, who saw some time as the first-team right guard during the spring, is a very good run blocker and has improved as a pass blocker.

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Alabama offensive lineman Deonte Brown (65) works through drills with Alabama offensive lineman Chris Owens (79) during Alabama's spring football practice, Monday, April 10, 2017, at the Thomas-Drew Practice Fields in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Vasha Hunt/vhunt@al.com

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The 6-foot-4, 240-pound Cowan has been described by people at Alabama as a “freak,” as someone who’s big, fast, strong and capable of playing both inside and outside linebacker.

The four-star freshman from Florida is also impressing with how quickly he’s learning.

Cowan is one of three four-star linebackers who enrolled in May, along with Christopher Allen and Markail Benton. The early feedback on all three has been good.

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While James wasn’t highly-ranked, people inside the Alabama program are excited about his potential.

The three-star Texas native has tremendous size at 6-foot-6 and about 260 pounds and has shown this summer that he moves well for someone that big.

Though James is known primarily for his blocking, he has had some standout moments as a pass-catcher during 7-on-7 sessions this summer.

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The five-star freshman from Louisiana continues to show how freakish and talented he is.

The internal expectation is that Moses will be a factor on defense this season.

Moses, who is one of the fastest players on the team despite being 6-foot-3, 235 pounds, can play both inside and outside linebacker and has shown since the spring that he can play the run, can cover and is difficult to block as a pass-rusher.

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Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses (7) works through drills during Alabama's first spring football practice, Thursday, March 23, 2017, at the Thomas-Drew Practice Fields in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Vasha Hunt/vhunt@al.com

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Ruggs is a special athlete with elite speed, quickness and jumping ability, which has been on display throughout the summer during workouts, 7-on-7 sessions and even pick-up basketball games with teammates.

Word is that the four-star freshman from Montgomery has also impressed with how quickly he’s learning.

Ruggs will be in the mix for playing time at wide receiver and could be a factor as a slot receiver.

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Henry Ruggs III announces his intention to sign with Alabama Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, on National Signing Day at Lee High School in Montgomery, Ala. (Julie Bennett/jbennett@al.com)

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Like Ruggs, Smith has big-time speed that’s been on display throughout the summer.

And like Ruggs, Smith has been a quick learner and will be a factor in the competition for playing time when Alabama begins fall camp in August.

The 6-foot-1, 160-pound Smith, a four-star recruit, was the No. 9 wide receiver and No. 64 overall prospect in this year’s recruiting class, according to the 247 Composite.

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Smith will enter fall camp with a very good chance of winning Alabama’s starting tight end job.

The 6-foot-4, 245-pound has shown since the spring that he’s probably the Tide’s most complete tight end.

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Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. (82) works through drills during Alabama football practice, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, at the Thomas-Drew Practice Fields in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Vasha Hunt/vhunt@al.com

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