He may have arrived at the University of Alabama as a three-star recruit, but Jaylen Moody is another shining example of what happens when you trust Nick Saban’s process.
After being a core special teams player in 2018 and 2019, the South Carolina native got an opportunity to play at linebacker in a matchup with Arkansas last season. He replaced an injured Christian Harris and the coaching staff recognized his potential to become a starter on defense. His impressive performance in a 52-3 victory over the Razorbacks included seven tackles (shared the team lead), one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.