Dallas Turner and Brian Branch both said via In My Own Words for Touchdown Alabama Magazine that the expectations for Alabama’s defense are through the roof.
Marquee players at each positional unit have worked this offseason to better themselves. The Crimson Tide has three cornerbacks in its secondary that are starters. Eli Ricks, Kool-Aid McKinstry, and Khyree Jackson will get starter reps in the summer practice and preseason camp. Jackson, a former junior college transfer, got some opportunities in 2021 and had success. The 6-foot-3, 198-pounder totaled seven tackles and two pass breakups in 12 games.