Preseason All-American's usually don't fall off of trees and appear for the first time in week eight. However, the Alabama Crimson Tide continues to bear fruit from an everlasting tree. This time around, the tree produced five star, preseason All-American transfer cornerback Eli Ricks.
Alabama has three players on the 2021 Preseason All-SEC Softball Team. Two of three are also on the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Watch List.