There is talk that this year's Alabama defense could be one of the best in the Nick Saban era. So what is it exactly that makes everyone so sure the secondary will perform markedly better this season?
For starters, the unit, which has been prone to weakness at times during the last two seasons, has its most consistent player back in senior cornerback Cyrus Jones.
Jones is a leader in the back end of the defense, but he's just one half of the starting combination at corner. The other spot is still under review.
Redshirt freshman Marlon Humphrey, an Alabama legacy and five-star recruit, has made the most of his playing time at left corner.