Alabama Football at South Carolina Official Availability Report, Wide Receiver Out

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — In 2024, the Southeastern Conference implemented a policy that requires mandatory injury reports for football, basketball and baseball ahead of all conference games. However, it is only required for conference matchups.

That being said, No. 4 Alabama football will play its fifth SEC game of the season and third on the road against South Carolina on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC.

For the initial post, players are listed as “probable,” “questionable,” “doubtful,” or “out” on the injury report. Then, on game day, to provide further clarity, players will be designated as “available,” “game-time decision,” or “out” for the upcoming game. This story will be updated throughout the week leading up to game time.

There were no surprises on Alabama's initial availability report, but on Thursday freshman wide receiver Lotzeir Brooks was listed as "doubtful" and offensive guard Geno VanDeMark was added as "questionable" and tight end Danny Lewis was listed as "out." South Carolina had four players listed on its original report, but by Thursday, offensive lineman Cason Henry was the only player still on there at all, listed as "out."

VanDeMark has started six games at right guard for Alabama this season. Last game against Tennessee, Jaeden Roberts got the start at right guard. Brooks has been one of Ty Simpson's top targets this season. The true freshman wide receiver has six catches for 255 yards. Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer has not made public comments on the status of either player.

On Friday, there were no changes on South Carolina's report. Meanwhile, on Alabama's end, Brooks was downgraded from doubtful to out, and VanDeMark was upgraded from questionable to probable.

Alabama Availability Report: Friday, October 24

Qua Russaw, LB — Out
Jah-Marien Latham, LB — Out
Cayden Jones, LB — Out
Jeremiah Beaman, DL — Out
Danny Lewis Jr., TE–– Out
Lotzeir Brooks, WR–– Out
Geno VanDeMark, OL- Probable

South Carolina Availability Report: Friday, October 24

Cason Henry, OL — Out

Alabama Availability Report: Thursday, Oct. 23

Qua Russaw, LB — Out
Jah-Marien Latham, LB — Out
Cayden Jones, LB — Out
Jeremiah Beaman, DL — Out
Danny Lewis Jr., TE–– Out
Lotzeir Brooks, WR–– Doubtful
Geno VanDeMark, OL- Questionable

South Carolina Availability Report: Thursday, Oct. 23

Cason Henry, OL — Out

Alabama Initial Availability Report: Wednesday, Oct. 22

Qua Russaw, LB — Out
Jah-Marien Latham, LB — Out
Cayden Jones, LB — Out
Jeremiah Beaman, DL — Out

South Carolina Initial Availability Report: Wednesday, Oct. 22

Cason Henry, OL — Out
Jatavius Shivers, OL — Questionable
Monkell Goodwine, DL — Probable
Nolan Hay, OL — Probable

Alabama wide receiver Derek Meadows is not on the injury report. He went down after taking a hit (which resulted in a targeting penalty) while going for a catch against Missouri. DeBoer said on Oct. 15 that the true freshman is in concussion protocol, and he was ruled out for the Tennessee game that same day.

Alabama tight end Danny Lewis Jr. is not on the injury report. He was on the sideline in sweatpants with a boot on his left foot during warmups against Tennessee and did not play that night. He wasn't included on the initial availability report for the Third Saturday in October, but was then listed as questionable the next day.

Alabama linebacker Cayden Jones missed both the Missouri and Tennessee games due to surgery for an ankle injury. DeBoer said on Oct. 13 that "he’ll be down for a little while." The sophomore has primarily played snaps on special teams this season.

Alabama wolf linebackers Qua Russaw and Jah-Marien Latham will be away from the Crimson Tide's field for a while. Russaw broke his foot against Georgia this past Saturday and will miss an extended period of time, while Latham is out for the season following a neck injury he sustained last week during practice.

Russaw and Latham were listed as co-starters on the Crimson Tide's Week 1 depth chart, and they each made an impact prior to their respective injuries. Russaw had four total tackles, including one for loss, and a sack. Latham had two tackles against Florida State before missing the next two games with a lower-body injury.

With Russaw and Latham out, redshirt sophomore Yhonzae Pierre has been the alpha Wolf linebacker with true freshman Justin Hill right behind. Following a dominant performance against Tennessee, Pierre shared the SEC Defensive Player of the Week award with Crimson Tide cornerback Zabien Brown.

The availability report also includes defensive lineman Jeremiah Beaman. The redshirt freshman is expected to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury he sustained during a practice on Sept. 3. Beaman was filling starter Tim Keenan III's role against Florida State, but true freshman London Simmons was the starter against Louisiana Monroe and Wisconsin before Keenan's return last week.