We're taking a look at each position group as Alabama prepares to open spring practice this week. The eighth of a nine-part series looks at the defensive backs.
Projected depth chart
CB: Anthony Averett/Shyheim Carter
CB: Tony Brown/Aaron Robinson
S: Ronnie Harrison/Deionte Thompson
S: Minkah Fitzpatrick/ Hootie Jones
Star: Shyheim Carter/Jared Mayden
Departed
CB Marlon Humphrey could be a first-round pick next month.
S Eddie Jackson was an All-American caliber safety before breaking his leg in October.
Due to arrive in the spring/fall
Kyriq McDonald
Xavier McKinney
Daniel Wright
Outlook
This is another positional group where the pieces could be moved in any number of directions to make the right combination.