Coming into the spring of 2018, Alabama was faced with the prospect of replacing all of its top three CBs as Anthony Averett, Minkah Fitzpatrick, and Tony Brown all headed to the NFL. After some expected growing pains, there should be dividends this year as the top three at the position return with significant starting experience.
The Departed
Saivion Smith shocked basically everyone by declaring for the NFL Draft following a disastrous individual performance against Clemson. He is the only player of note that will not be returning at the position.