Could Alabama fans see a reincarnation of stellar defensive units from the Nick Saban era with this Crimson Tide unit in the fall?
The spring game at Bryant-Denny Stadium handed out several reasons fans should be optimistic about Pete Golding and the Tide defense. Will Anderson, a junior outside linebacker, did not mince words when he told reporters to expect this group to have the same relentless dominance as the 2016 defense. National media, local media, rival fans, and the Bama Nation held the 2016 defense with high respect. The team boasted many disruptive forces, including Jonathan Allen, Tim Williams, Ryan Anderson, Reuben Foster, Rashaan Evans, Da’Ron Payne, Christian Miller, Dalvin Tomlinson, Shaun Dion Hamilton, and more.