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Practice report: Walk-ons aboard

Chase Goodbread
BamaOnLine.com

As fall classes began Wednesday at the University of Alabama, the Crimson Tide football team was joined by a host of walk-ons for a full-pad afternoon practice at the Thomas-Drew Practice Facility. Here are a few observations from the media viewing period from BamaOnLine.com:

*** Wide receiver Will Oakley rejoined his teammates after missing fall camp while rehabilitating a broken bone in his foot. Oakley, a senior letterman, was in a white jersey, signifying clearance for contact work.

*** Linebacker Charlie Higgenbotham (groin) continues to be held out of contact.

*** Linebacker Donta Hightower worked in the second group in agility drills, but the first group in recognition drills, both at the weakside position. Hightower has emerged as one of the most likely to be among the 8-10 true freshmen coach Nick Saban says will probably see action this season.

*** Walk-on Jonathan Lowe rejoined the team Wednesday after being left off the list of players invited to camp. Lowe played last season as a return specialist and reserve running back.

*** Other walk-on sightings included fullback Jacob Vane, linebacker Joe Robinson and tight end Drew Cummings.

*** Wide receiver Marquis Maze made an impressive one-handed catch during individual drills on a pass from from backup quarterback Greg McElroy.

*** The team will practice again Thursday at 3:30 p.m., with a news conference with coach Nick Saban and player interviews to follow.

*** Stay with BOL for the daily "Instant Analysis" video feature, and a photo gallery from T.G. Paschal.

The University has not released an official depth chart, and practice is closed to media during team drills. Player groupings can change by the day and should not be construed as a permanent indicator for playing time.