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TUSCALOOSA, Al.
Courtney Upshaw and William Vlachos became the latest Alabama players to confirm Friday their intent to play in the Senior Bowl.
The duo will join wide receiver Marquis Maze, who confirmed Wednesday that he would also play in the game.
Upshaw has been Alabama's wrecking ball at the jack linebacker position. He had 45 tackles with 8.5 sacks, including two each against Ole Miss and Auburn. In his past 14 games dating to last season, Upshaw has 13.5 sacks.
"I'm very excited," Upshaw said. "When making my decision last year to come back, that was one of the reasons: To have a chance to play in that game."
Vlachos has started 39 consecutive games at center and is considered the pulse of the offensive line.
"It's definitely an experience and opportunity you don't want to pass up," Vlachos said. "You want to be prepared for it. It's an honor to be asked. ... I'm excited to have an opportunity to play in it."
Former Tide stars Greg McElroy, Preston Dial and James Carpenter played in last season's Senior Bowl.
This year's game will be played at 3 p.m. Jan. 28 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile. Tickets cost $24, $18 and $10. The game will be televised on NFL Network.
Barron limited: Safety Mark Barron continues to be limited during individual drills, apparently a precaution to allow the senior to recover from a rib/cartilage injury that forced him to miss most of Alabama's 42-14 win over Auburn on Nov. 26.
Barron continues to wear a crimson jersey indicating he is cleared for contact. Despite limited contact during the media viewing Friday, Barron appeared to be in good health from a physical standpoint.
The duo will join wide receiver Marquis Maze, who confirmed Wednesday that he would also play in the game.
Upshaw has been Alabama's wrecking ball at the jack linebacker position. He had 45 tackles with 8.5 sacks, including two each against Ole Miss and Auburn. In his past 14 games dating to last season, Upshaw has 13.5 sacks.
"I'm very excited," Upshaw said. "When making my decision last year to come back, that was one of the reasons: To have a chance to play in that game."
Vlachos has started 39 consecutive games at center and is considered the pulse of the offensive line.
"It's definitely an experience and opportunity you don't want to pass up," Vlachos said. "You want to be prepared for it. It's an honor to be asked. ... I'm excited to have an opportunity to play in it."
Former Tide stars Greg McElroy, Preston Dial and James Carpenter played in last season's Senior Bowl.
This year's game will be played at 3 p.m. Jan. 28 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile. Tickets cost $24, $18 and $10. The game will be televised on NFL Network.
Barron limited: Safety Mark Barron continues to be limited during individual drills, apparently a precaution to allow the senior to recover from a rib/cartilage injury that forced him to miss most of Alabama's 42-14 win over Auburn on Nov. 26.
Barron continues to wear a crimson jersey indicating he is cleared for contact. Despite limited contact during the media viewing Friday, Barron appeared to be in good health from a physical standpoint.
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