When he retires from coaching, Nick Saban will be remember for producing great men than great players.
His two messages to student-athletes have always been there is life after football and to create a positive impact on the community. Every individual has taken his philosophy to heart and the latest one happens to be one of the smartest middle linebackers to come through the program. A native of Montgomery, Ala., Shaun Dion Hamilton was a star athlete at George Washington Carver High School and he transformed himself into being a strong player for the Crimson Tide. He played from 2014 to 2017, helping Alabama capture three Southeastern Conference Championships and a pair of national championships.