The defensive side of the ball has consistently seen Alabama players earn accolades and eventual pro careers. It’s not a new phenomenon, of course. For a century, the Crimson Tide’s identity has been a punishing ground game and an equally ferocious defense. But, Saban’s reputation for attracting talent and developing them in a complex defensive scheme — indeed the position unit for which he is synonymous, has been particularly apparent in the secondary. No matter who coaches the DBs or calls the defensive Xs and Os at the Capstone, it is his defense...and they are especially his DBs.
All-Saban Underappreciated Team: Cornerbacks
