Though Alabama deals with roster attrition every year between seasons, losing the top 6 defensive backs from the 2017 depth chart to graduation and the NFL Draft is a massive blow to one position group. While there are already a group of talented players waiting in the wings to take over, there’s also a lot of room for a freshman to carve out a role for himself in year 1.
With the NFL combine still in the minds of many, there’s always a lot of discussion on how much emphasis to place on a player’s “measureables” when trying to scout them for the next level of football.