Alabama will kick off its spring practice slate later than many of its Southeastern Conference peers.

The school announced Thursday it will start its spring practices on March 11. By comparison, in-state rival Auburn opened its spring practice on March 1.

March 11 will be the first look at a vastly different coaching staff from the one that helped Alabama win its 16th national championship in January. Nick Saban will have a new defensive coordinator (Jeremy Pruitt), secondary coach (Derrick Ansley) and offensive line coach (Brent Key), in addition to new roles for Mario Cristobal and Bobby Williams. Alabama had eight staffers leave the program after the conclusion of the season.

It will also be the first time practicing without Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry, starting quarterback Jake Coker and defensive signal-caller Reggie Ragland, among others. The competition to be Alabama's third starting quarterback in as many years will be one of the biggest spring practice storylines.

Alabama will typically practice three times a week leading up to A-Day on April 16th at 2 p.m. at Bryant-Denny Stadium.