Alabama has had elite players at linebacker and in the secondary during Nick Saban’s tenure; however, the defensive line has been the reason for those guys having success.
Aside from last year, the Crimson Tide’s front line has played a huge role in its national championships. Names such as Jonathan Allen, Dalvin Tomlinson, Da’Ron Payne, Quinnen Williams, Da’Shawn Hand, Terrence Cody, Jesse Williams, A’Shawn Robinson, and Jarran Reed were impactful players on the line. Christian Barmore was stellar in 2020, leading the team in sacks (eight).
Alabama was three-deep along its front in 2015, 2016, and 2017.