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Alabama Crimson Tide 2021 Fall Football Preview: Outside linebackers

Depth at the linebacker position was an area of concern in Tuscaloosa a couple of years ago, but my how times have changed. It isn’t a stretch to say that Alabama’s third team edge rushers would start for most SEC programs, and likely perform well. Finding snaps for all of them will be the main challenge.

The Departed

None.

The Starters

#4 Chris Allen, redshirt senior

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Allen is the elder statesman and de facto leader of this very talented pack.