The last exciting Alabama defense of the Nick Saban era came in 2017.
Saban saw the unit generate 40 sacks, 101 tackles for loss, eight forced fumbles, 19 interceptions, and two touchdowns, en route to winning a College Football Playoff National Championship. Crimson Tide fans saw the defense decline in the next five seasons until Kevin Steele got the engine going in the right direction again in 2023. Will we see the return of a tenacious group this year?
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