Turnover is set to hit Alabama’s secondary this offseason. It did not seem to be a coincidence that the Tide's recent signing class was heavy on highly-rated players in the secondary.
Alabama’s 2022 recruiting class was light on highly-rated defensive backs, with cornerbacks Earl Little Jr. , Trequon Fegans and Antonio Kite the signees along with safety Jake Pope . All are still projected to return in 2023.
The left McKinstry , Arnold and Ricks as the only blue-chip talent in the secondary before Wednesday’s restock. If Alabama can find a cornerback among its 2023 signees, that would provide a succession plan at cornerback when those three leave. Otherwise, Alabama might need to dip back into the transfer portal.“First of all, he’s a great person,” Saban said. “A really smart football player. Football means a lot to him. And the guy’s a great competitor, loves to compete.
Beyond the secondary, Alabama also addressed its defensive front seven, where most of its starters are expected to enter the NFL draft. That includes defensive linemen Byron Young and DJ Dale, who have both accepted invitations to the Senior Bowl, as well as inside linebacker Henry To’o To’o and Jaylen Moody , plus decorated junior outside linebacker Will Anderson.
“I think one of the things that was a real focus for us was to improve up front,” he said. “I think we recruited some guys who can certainly help us do that. I don’t like to single out players, create expectations for them or anything like that. I think the media does a really good job of that.
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