Alabama football RB Jase McClellan’s injury status for the Crimson Tide’s Jan.
1 College Football Playoff showdown against Michigan remains questionable.
McClellan injured his foot in Alabama’s 27-24 win over Auburn and left the field that night in a walking boot.
He did not play against Georgia, and coach Nick Saban said his evaluation is ongoing.
He’s getting better. It’s probably still too early to tell. He’s getting ready to do some dry-land running and some things, so he’ll progress through the rest of the week and we’ll see where he lands by the end of the week,” Saban said Monday.
McClellan leads Alabama in rushing yards with 825 on 166 carries.
He was replaced in the starting lineup in the SEC Championship Game by Roydell Williams, who rushed for 64 yards on 16 carries in a 27-24 win over Georgia.
Saban added that CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, who was placed in concussion protocol during Alabama’s win over the Bulldogs, has cleared protocols and returned to practice.
Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Jaylen Key is questionable with a thigh injury.
Key returned to the lineup last week against Auburn after sitting out the previous two games due to a quad injury.
He had been starting at safety all season for the Crimson Tide and has recorded 53 tackles and one interception this season.
Alabama wide receiver Ja’Corey Brooks is dealing with a shoulder injury and is listed as questionable for the SEC Championship game.
Brooks hasn’t played since Oct. 14, and in three games this season, he has recorded three receptions for 30 yards.
