If there is one questionable position group on the 2022 defense, the line has to be it. Alabama always has talent on the roster, but nobody who returns has really stood out as a difference maker. With all three starting jobs seemingly wide open, hopefully competition will produce a few.
The Departed
The Tide lost a key piece in Phidarian Mathis, who is off to the NFL after a breakout 9 sack senior season. LaBryan Ray moved on as well and will take his shot at the draft, though he was injured so frequently it may be tough to notice.