Drew Sanders is the immediate next man up at outside linebacker to replace an injured Christopher Allen, but Nick Saban highlighted a freshman who is developing.
Dallas Turner, a native of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., was a five-star linebacker in Alabama’s recruiting class from this year.
The 6-foot-4, 245-pounder is the ideal body type the Crimson Tide pursues in an edge rusher.
He shined at two of the best high schools in Florida, helping American Heritage and St. Thomas Aquinas win Class 7A State Championships. He anchored the defense at American Heritage to win a High School National Championship during the 2019 season.