Under the Saban regime, there have been a few positions where you simply never have to worry about the quality of the starter, no matter how in experienced or thin: Running back, inside linebacker, and safeties all come to mind.
But a surprising area where Alabama has quietly flourished, despite turnover, is at right tackle. Since 2007, Alabama has sent four right tackles to the NFL: D.J. Fluker, Austin Shepherd, Dominick Jackson, and even Shula holdover, Marlon Davis. Three of those players would be named All-SEC, and D.J. FLuker would be an All-American in 2012.
On September 3rd, 2016 true freshman Jonah Williams stepped on to the stage versus No.