In the last few recruiting classes, Nick Saban heavily emphasized the defensive line, to the point of Alabama now being 5-deep at three starting spots in 2022. So for this class, the Tide seems to have backed off a little, signing only three new players who are true interior linemen.
With Byron Young, D.J. Dale, and Justin Eboigbe all returning as senior starters, there won’t be much room for any newcomers in 2022. However, that also means that the 2023 season will be wide open for three new starters, and the battle for those spots will be an intense one.