Alabama fans expect this defense to be the most dominant one of the Nick Saban era with the leadership it returns on all three levels.
The Crimson Tide knows what it has at linebacker. It hopes to have interior playmakers on the defensive line, but its secondary is intriguing. Alabama returns Jordan Battle and DeMarcco Hellams to anchor communication as safeties. Brian Branch and Malachi Moore have been starters in nickel, and both know the position well. The cornerback room is intriguing because Coach Saban and Pete Golding (defensive coordinator) have a massive competition on Sunday.
We know three names.