Rashaan Evans was the last elite-level inside linebacker for Alabama in the Nick Saban era, but Reuben Foster was the most recent to have a lasting impression on the Crimson Tide’s fan base.
It has been a while since the Tide has had a true thumper at the position. Dylan Moses and Joshua McMillon dealt with injuries, Shane Lee was not quick enough, Christian Harris was versatile (played defensive back in high school), and Henry To’oto’o is smart but does not fit the profile of former Tide linebackers. Jaylen Moody looks, feels, and plays like the old Alabama ‘backers.