The middle linebacker role will be one of the most intriguing position battles for Alabama football.
After graduating Dylan Moses to the NFL Draft, the Crimson Tide returns Christian Harris, Jaylen Moody, and Shane Lee.
Harris, a junior from Baton Rouge, La., is coming off a great season in 2020. As a sophomore, he was dominant at weakside “Will” linebacker. The 6-foot-2, 232-pounder finished second on the roster for tackles (79) and had seven tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, six quarterback hurries, two pass breakups, and one interception in 13 games. He was a semifinalist for the Dick Butkus Award, which goes to college football’s top linebacker, and was one of the Tide’s most consistent playmakers on defense.