In 11 seasons, head coach Nick Saban has produced quite a few junior college defensive players into being prospects for the National Football League. Former standouts Terrence Cody, Quinton Dial, Jarran Reed, Jesse Williams and D.J. Pettway all fit the bill; however, the next man in line has the potential to be better than those guys – especially with him returning for his senior year.
Landing Isaiah Buggs for the 2017 signing class was huge for depth purposes, but after seeing what he can do as a player and with Alabama football losing Da’Shawn Hand, the Louisiana native stands as a critical piece moving forward in the school’s championship quest for next fall.