The Crimson Tide will have two new starters on its defensive line when they hit the field against Duke; and, unless something crazy happens in the next couple days, LaBryan Ray will be one of them.
Ray, a 5 star recruit in the star-studded Class of 2017, has spent the past two seasons as a back-up. He earned some playing time as a freshman before earning a bigger spot in the rotation - even nabbing one start, against Tennessee - his sophomore year. With Isaiah Buggs gone, Ray will finally become a regular starter.