As frustrating as it was for Alabama fans to watch last year’s defense, it was not as bad as the picture that people painted.
Did it win a national championship? No, but the Crimson Tide did finish in the top-20 of college football for total defense, scoring defense and pass defense.
Alabama was in the top-five for pass efficiency defense and turnover margin.
Alabama’s defensive numbers in 2019
-18.6 ppg allowed, 13th in the nation
-324.5 ypg allowed, 20th in the nation
-187.2 passing yards/gm, 11th in the nation
-109.7 passer rating allowed, 4th in the nation
-+18 turnover margin, 3rd in the nation
-17 interceptions, tied for 5th in the nation
Despite injuries, lack of discipline and lack of communication at times, Anfernee Jennings led the team and was third in the Southeastern Conference for sacks (eight).