Jokes in the title aside, one of the most underratedly difficult parts of Saban’s job is keeping together a team with senior leadership when such a large chunk of his better players turn pro after three years. So anytime someone returns for their senior season (like Damien Harris last year), it’s basically a recruiting win.
There’s no question the soon-to-be senior, had he entered his name into the NFL Draft, would have been one of the more freakish athletes available in this year’s class. At 6-foot-7, 306 pounds, Davis is matchup nightmare that’s often drawn double teams in his time at the Capstone.