TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs has received a lot of love since arriving in Tuscaloosa, showing off his quick feet and electrifying speed to his teammates during practices and scrimmages.All expectations are that he'll start when Alabama opens its season against Utah State on Sept. 3, but there's a lot of talent in this year' Richard Dent Jersey s running back room.For example, among the other players junior Jase McClellan is returning to form after suffering a torn ACL last season."Hes done great. Hes really played well," Nick Saban said during his pre s conference Wednesday evening. "No limitations. No limitations in scrimmages. No limitations in practice. Explosive."Made some really good runs in the last Allen Robinson Jersey scrimmage. Made a lot of people mi s. Good receiver. Can play with power. So hes done really well."A lot of credit goes to McClellan and his work ethic through rehab, and some credit also goes to the offensive line. Saban said he's pleased with the group's new mentality under first-year line coach Eric Wolford."Im encouraged by the improvements that we made in the offensive line," Saban said. "We seem to James Daniels Jersey have a little better mentality. I think the personality of their coach has definitely added something to the mentality of how we play and what were doing and how were doing.And I think the personality of the players is certainly something that has been a real positive in terms of how they approach things and what theyve tried to do.Scroll to Continue"Ive been really pleased with the progre s that group has made."McClellan isn't the Eddie Jackson Jersey only running back making an impact on the offense. Freshman Emmanuel Henderson showcased his skills during camp, but more in a receiver position than in the backfield.Rated as one of the top players in last year's recruiting cla s, he's a tough matchup and can use his 6-foot-1 inch frame and speed to wreak havoc in multiple roles."Because Nick Kwiatkoski Jersey of his speed, I think he can be a really good special teams player for us, as well," Saban said. "Hes got great work ethic, really good person, very conscientious, and I think thats helped his development."1414 ImagesSee Also: