Xzavier Dickson's departure opens the door for two explosive players with complimentary skills sets.
Former Alabama outside linebacker Xzavier Dickson peaked at the right time to close out his tenure in Tuscaloosa. He had a phenomenal senior year, totaling 42 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss and nine sacks in 2014. His career ended with 91 tackles, 21 stops for loss and 14 sacks.
Dickson finally putting it together for a marvelous Senior performance, along with very good efforts at the NFL combine and Alabama's Pro Day, were enough to see him drafted by the New England Patriots in the seventh round (253rd overall pick.