Alabama’s defense has had one major problem since 2018: not having the right personnel in critical moments.
Nick Saban has shown loyalty to his leadership council, but not to the players that deserve to be on the field.
Jaylen Moody, a senior inside linebacker, is a player on the short end of the stick. He rarely got marquee opportunities in his career; however, Moody has been impactful when his number is called. He makes big tackles, forces fumbles, sticks his nose in to stop running backs, and plays coverage. As a former three-star from South Carolina, he earned the starting job at weakside “Will” linebacker in fall camp and has played well all season.