Alabama head coach Nick Saban talks with the media as Alabama's pro day winds down, Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama hosted a pro day for NFL-draft eligible players to run through skills tests like the 40-yard dash and bench press as well as individual drills in front of NFL scouts and head coaches. Vasha Hunt/vhunt@al.com

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The Alabama players generating the most buzz this spring

All that’s left for Alabama this spring are three practices, a scrimmage on Friday and A-Day next Saturday.

Here’s a look at some players doing well and generating internal buzz through the first three weeks of spring practice:

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Alabama coaches feel like Hurts has gotten significantly better during the last year.

The sophomore has had a good spring and continued to improve, especially in the passing game.

Hurts threw four touchdowns and didn’t have any interceptions during the Crimson Tide’s first spring scrimmage on Saturday.

“Everything's improved,” Hurts said last week. “Everything's gotten better. Right after the championship game, I said 'My season starts on the 10th.’ And, on the 10th, coach Saban got in touch with me and was like 'OK, this is what we need to improve on.' And we've been working on it ever since the 10th of January."

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Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) works through drills during Alabama's spring football scrimmage, Saturday, April 8, 2017, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Vasha Hunt/vhunt@al.com

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The five-star lefty from Hawaii has impressed, having made some big-time throws in practice and during Alabama’s scrimmage on Saturday.

Like Hurts, Tagovailoa threw four touchdowns on Saturday without any interceptions.

“Both of them have the talent,” safety Ronnie Harrison said of Tagovailoa and fellow freshman quarterback Mac Jones. “Mac and Tua, they both have great arms. They can throw great balls, deep balls and stuff like that.”

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Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) works through drills during Alabama's spring football scrimmage, Saturday, April 8, 2017, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Vasha Hunt/vhunt@al.com

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While Jacobs isn’t as big of a name as some of the Tide’s other running backs, at least some at Alabama believe Jacobs is the team’s top all-around running back and that he’s going to have a big year.

Jacobs ran for 564 yards and four touchdowns as a freshman last year while averaging 6.6 yards per carry.

The 5-foot-10, 210-pound Jacobs ran a 4.50 40 during the Tide’s spring testing while also bench-pressing 405 pounds, squatting 500 pounds and posting the top vertical jump on the team (35 ½ inches).

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Alabama running back Joshua Jacobs (25) grins out a short-yardage touchdown during the first half of the Alabama vs. Florida SEC Championship football game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga. Vasha Hunt/vhunt@al.com

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It’s hard to live up to expectations when you’re ranked as one of the top three players in your recruiting class.

Harris is doing that early on.

The five-star freshman is a special talent and will be a factor for Alabama this season.

What’s rare is that Harris has great size at 6-foot-2, 230 pounds yet has the shiftiness and agility of someone much smaller.

Harris is also very good at hurdling over defensive players, as he showed throughout high school and then during the scrimmage on Saturday.

“That was my first time seeing something like that in real life," wide receiver Cam Sims said of Harris’ hurdling on Saturday.

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Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) lines up for a drill during Alabama's first spring football practice, Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at the Thomas-Drew Practice Fields in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Vasha Hunt/vhunt@al.com

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There's a lot of internal optimism that Foster is going to finally have his long-awaited breakthrough year after catching just five passes last season as a redshirt junior.

The former five-star recruit has had a positive spring and had three catches on Saturday, including a long touchdown.

“Certainly a guy who would be a real plus for us because of the speed that he has, the vertical ability that he gives us on the outside,” Saban said earlier this spring. “I think he's playing better than he did a year ago and hopefully he will continue to improve and have a role on the team. I think we need for him to do that.”

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Alabama wide receiver Robert Foster (1) runs to the corner during the second half Alabama's SEC football game with Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Vasha Hunt/vhunt@al.com

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Teammates keep comparing the five-star South Florida product to Calvin Ridley. And, like Ridley in 2015, it looks like Jeudy is going to contribute as a freshman.

“Only thing different is probably Jerry Jeudy is a little bit taller than Calvin,” Sims said. “That’s it. They’re both nightmares for a DB.”

The 6-foot-1, 185-pound Jeudy ran the 40-yard dash in 4.47 seconds during Alabama’s spring testing.

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Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) works through drills during Alabama's spring football practice, Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at the Thomas-Drew Practice Fields in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Vasha Hunt/vhunt@al.com

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Smith caught a touchdown during the scrimmage on Saturday, continuing to show that he’s an athletic, high-upside player who may be Alabama’s top all-around tight end.

The 6-foot-4, 245-pound redshirt freshman ran the 40-yard dash in 4.59 seconds earlier this spring.

“A lot of people haven’t heard much about him yet just because he didn’t play a whole lot last year, but this guy has a ton of talent,” fellow tight end Hale Hentges said. “I’m sure you guys are going to be seeing him coming up in the coming season.”

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Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. (82) works through drills during Alabama's spring football scrimmage, Saturday, April 8, 2017, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Vasha Hunt/vhunt@al.com

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The former three-star recruit is emerging as a leading contender for Alabama’s right tackle job.

The 6-foot-7, 325-pound redshirt sophomore has been the Tide’s first-team right tackle during media viewing periods throughout the spring.

“Matt’s done a really, really good job,” Saban said. “... I thought he had a really good offseason. His body is starting to develop, starting to show a lot of maturity, balance and body control, better conditioning, better ability to sustain more mental toughness, better idea of what he's supposed to do (and) grasp of the offense, which allows him to play with more confidence. So, been really pleased with him."

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Alabama offensive lineman Matt Womack (77) works through drills during Alabama's sixth spring football practice, Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at the Thomas-Drew Practice Fields in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Vasha Hunt/vhunt@al.com

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The four-star junior college transfer has quickly established himself as one of Alabama’s top defensive lineman and is expected to be a valuable contributor this fall.

The 6-foot-5, 290-pound Buggs has been disruptive throughout the spring, showing quickness and the ability to get into the backfield.

“He looks good,” left tackle Jonah Williams said. “He's doing a good job. You can tell he's a hard worker and he's learning the defense."

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Alabama defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs (49) works through drills 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-5, 250-pound sophomore had a great, highly productive scrimmage on Saturday as he continues to put himself in a good position to win one of Alabama’s starting outside linebacker jobs.

Former Tide star outside linebacker Tim Williams has called Hall Alabama’s “future at the outside linebacker position.”

"That's a young guy that doesn't even know how good he can be," Williams said late last season. "He's already freakishly good. That's what the scary thing about it is. ... He can do it all. He's a monster."

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Alabama linebacker Terrell Hall (24) works through drills 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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People internally at Alabama believe Evans is going to have a big senior season based on what he’s done during the spring.

The former five-star recruit will finally get his chance to be a full-time player after contributing as a reserve and spot starter the last three years.

Evans is line to be a starter at inside linebacker. He said coaches also plan to move him around and use him as a pass rusher.

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Alabama linebacker Rashaan Evans (32) pressures Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the second half of the Alabama vs. Clemson CFP championship football game, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. Vasha Hunt/vhunt@al.com

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Another one of Alabama’s promising young players, the five-star freshman from Louisiana has already established himself as a freak athlete with big potential.

At 6-foot-3, 235 pounds, Moses had one of the top 40 times on the team during the Tide’s spring testing, a 4.46. He also bench-pressed 405 pounds, squatted 500 pounds and was tied for second on the team with a 335-pound power clean.

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Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses (7) works through drills during Alabama's spring football practice, Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at the Thomas-Drew Practice Fields in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Vasha Hunt/vhunt@al.com

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The position experiment with Diggs is going so well that the sophomore is emerging as a leading contender for the starting cornerback job opposite Anthony Averett.

After playing mostly wide receiver last season, the 6-foot-2, 195-pound Diggs has played cornerback throughout the spring and worked with the first-team defense during the scrimmage on Saturday.

"We're pleased with the progress that he's made,” Saban said. “... (He’s) long. He has good toughness. He's a good tackler. Plays the ball well in the deep part of the field and he’s done a good job of playing man-to-man.”

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Alabama wide receiver Trevon Diggs (7) works through drills during Alabama football practice, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, at the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Vasha Hunt/vhunt@al.com